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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29

DIR. and Mrs. Martin, DR.. and Mrs.
Knight, DR.. McKinnon and DIR. and
Mrs. Hudson gave picnic yesterday
cut on the banks of Burkett's creek,
complimentary to the army surgeons
and the Red Cross nurses. This out
ing was delightful affair and especi-
ally the sumptuous dinner. Fishing,
talking and strolling around over the
beautiful woodland constituted an
ideal day, for those who participated
in this happy occasion. Those enjoy
ing the day were Major Ashford, DR.
Bailey, >Mr. Ward, Red Cross nurses,
Misses Bowman, Rice, Dentwater,
bowman, Dellan, Klink, Howell; G. &
S. I. nurses, Mrs. Fanchild, Misses
Harrell and Miss Parker.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29
For Rent.

FOR RENT-A few good room
houses from $500 to $1,000 per
month. Phone 666. NJ. ]. Epley.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29
RATES FOR CITY PATRONS.

Mrs. ]. A. Bishop has as her guest
this week her mother, Mrs. w. o. Eel
ker of Lumberton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29
gain Of sos IN EDUCABLE
> CHILDREN Of HATTIESBURG

Black.
Ward One .......... 80. 656
Ward Two .............. 1886
ward three .3l6
Ward -Four ............. 4S9
Total blacks .......... 1877
Outside of city, white =. 1882
Outside of city, black 80. 94S
Total 1880
Grand total FATS
Total of 1906 city of Hat
tiesburg and Perry Co.. 1886
Dlnerence $40. ....... sos
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29
Sociietu
and PERSONALS

Mrs. Chas B. Hays entertained very
informally last evening, few couples
at her home on Main street. Miss
Blanche Leverett, the charming sis
ter of the hostess served punch as the
guests entered. Gladys Htys, the
winsome little daughter of the host
ess, sang several selections most de-
lightfuLy and as usual, charmed her
listeners An especially pleasing fea-
ture of the evening was music by
Misses Katie and Lucille Hightower,
exquisitely rendered on the piano. An
interesting game of 43 was played and
very much enjoyed. After the game
delicious raspberry ice cream was
served with Nabisco waters. The Ia
BILE was especially pretty with sweet
peas, nasturtiums and quantities of
cut flowers. Those enjoying the even
ing with this charming hostess were:.
Miss Minnie Hightower and Mr.. Wal
tel Jones, Miss Margaret McWilliams
and e. B. Lokey, Miss Hays and
George Robertson, Miss Leonora
Moore and John Cassill, Miss Katie
Hightower and G. M. McWilEams,
Miss Lucille Hightower and Everett
Tucker, Miss Lyon and Mr.. Nicholson,
Miss Nellie McLennan and J. S. Nc
Williams, Miss Blanche Leverett and
|
lah Leverett and Mr.. Simmons.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29
For Sale

a FOR SALE-Good CRATE and stove
coal In any quantity. Telephone,
A L. Hodges. Home phone S04.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29
Nuptials Announced.

Nuptiais Announced.
Friends of the high contracting par
ties have received the following:
"Mr. N. r. Mccullough will give in
marriage his sister, billy, to Mr.. 10
seph Andrew Shannon, Tuesday even.
ing the ninth day of June, nineteen
hundred and eight, at half after six
O'Clock, Columbia Street Baptist
Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. AT
home, after June IS, 1913 West Fifth
street"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-29

Entertained
DIR. and Mrs. l. H. G. Cook enter
tanned yesterday in honor of DR.. Chas.
B. Garraway and bride from Louisville,
Ky. There will be an elaborate recep-
ton rendered them today at Manned,
by the father of the groom.
\ From there they go to Shipman,
Miss, where the doctor will be perma-
nently located in the future.
The Busy Bees Circle of Court Street
church, with Mrs M. E. Cadenhead as
leader, was delightfully."- entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. I. H. c..
Cook. This circle is doing splendid
work and adding quite a nice little
sum to the treasury. After the bust
ness Of the meeting over, the hostess
served delicious ice cream and cake.
Misses HILL and McAlphine, of Gulf
port. accompanied by Mr.. McAlpine,
passed through Hattiesburg yesterday
en- route for home. The young ladies'
were returning from college.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

Ft. Smith Coffee Co.,; ]. Talking ton.
 Best six stalks corn; prize S5, 2d prize $2.50; doth won by Bob. Ware. Best peck yellow yams; prize, $1.5C J. A. Ingram. Largest sweet potato; prize box soap by Peet Bros. Mfg Co., j. A. Ingham. Best doz. stalks kaffir corn; prize box soap by Peet Bros. Mfg Co. H. Ratburn. Best dog. ears popcorn; prize & l. N. Burnett. Best stalk cotton; prize, $2; Emma Wlttenberg.
 second prize, $2; J A. Abernathy Best doz heads broom corn; prize $2; J. E. Edwards. Best peck Irish potatoes; prize, $2 w. Walttman, on Victor" var iety; second prize. box soap by Peet Bros. Mfg. Co, !; J.W Edwards Best display forage plants, prize prize, S5, Emmert Sunderman. Second prize, S2.50; w. H Whittenberg. Best bundle of alfalfa; prize, S2 50 w. H. Whittenberg. Best bundle red clover; prize, $2. 50
 E. Edwards. Best bunble oats; prize, g. 50 ], E. Edwards. Best bundle cowpeas; prize, $2.50 R. E. Watkins. Best dog. stalks sorghum cane, prize S2.50, Bob Ware. Second, l. w, Whittenberg. Best peck cowpeas; prize, $2.50; j. w. Edwards. Best peck cornheld beans; prize ? gal. molasses by Reynolds Davis & Co.,, Ft. Smith, B Thomp. son.
 Largest pumpkin; 2 gals. molasses by R., D. & Co.,, Ft Smith, Peter Goddard. Second, J. w. Huck- abac.
 Best stalk tobacco, prize, s1; J Talkington. Best peck navy beans; prize, Sl I. c. Smith. Best castor beans; no prize; first award to Miss G. Clark. Best peanuts: no prize; first award to w. L. Hoover. Best wild forage display; no prize first award to M. J. Lewis. Best stalk of okra; no prize; first award to J w. Huckabac.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
PLEASED WITH THIS COUNTRY
Judge J. L. Vandiver Enthusiastic
 Over Exhibit at Fair.

Judge J. l.. Vandiver of Vandiver, Ala, who has been visiting for three weeks with his son, Dr. w. c. Van diver, is most enthusiastic admirer of Mena and Polk county and says that if he was not SO old and so com fortably situated he would certainly locate here. Since coming he has looked over Mena thoroughly and seen much of the country around and is hearty in his appreciation of the many Inequalities extended to him by friends.
 Judge Vandiver spent three days at the fair and says that at no state fair did he ever see finer displays of products than here, and doubts if they can be excelled anywhere. A point of special interest to him has been Jansen park and the spring, he having paid the park many visits and drank of the fine water therein. He is especially pleased, too, with the healthful and agreeable climate in this section.
 The judge expects to be here some days yet, when he will leave for Birmingham, Ala, to visit with rela- tives before returning to his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
CLASS G FINE ARTS. Mrs. B. w. Atwood. Supt

Best display hand-painted china
 ware. by amateur, by w. ] Ech- ols, Ft. Smith, Mrs Emmett Ba-
 ker, $500. Second prize, Mrs. R. A. Billingsley S2.50. Best floral piece in colors, Mary
 Mershon, S2 50. Best floral piece in water colors by
 amateur, Mrs. Jim Davis, Sl.00 Best display crayon work, Mary
 Mershon, $2 00 Second prize, Lee lilies, $l.00 Best pen and ink sketch, by child
 under l5, Lee lilies, $l50 Best scenic photography by profes
 sional, C. M. Judd, $500. Best scenic photography by anna.
 teur, Robt. McCann, $500. Best collection hardenger embroid. cry, Mrs E.W Hopkins, $2 50. Best piece of same, Mrs. B. An
 derson, $l.50 Best piece eyelet work, Miss Mer
 shon, S2 50. Best piece luncheon cloth in eyeiet
 work, Mrs. o Mel, $2.5 Best piece Wallachian Emb. Mrs
 England, S2.50 Best piece cut work, Mrs. Keller, S2.50, Best Emb, doiley Mrs. Scarborough
 $150. Best piece lunch drawn work, Mrs
 Webster, $2, 50. Best Emb. sofa pillow, Mrs. Mont
 gomery, $2. Best hemstitch handkerchief, Haz
 el Montgomery, Sl00 Best point lace handk' Nell Raven
 craft, S1.50. Best crochet baby cap, Mrs, Ander son, $2.00 Best point lace baby cap, Mrs. Les
 ter Bell, S2.O0. Best Battenberg center piece, Mrs
 Leslie Miller, $250. PrettleSt shadow Emp. apron, MIs
 Calvert, $l.50. Prettiest same, padded, Mrs, Cal
 vert, $1 30 Best knit bed spread, Mrs. Miller
 S2.00, Best home made blanket, Mrs. Ed
 wards, $200. Best homemade sox, Mrs Ed
 wards, $l00. Best rag carpet, Mrs. C. D.Bratchei
 $2 50. Second best homemade rag carpet Mrs. Edwards. $l.00 Best homemade rug, Mrs M. l..
 Bates, $200. Second best homemade rug, Mrs
 E. NJ. Robie, $l00
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
E CARS EXCURSIONISTS
Shreveport-Kansas City Train Stopped an Hour in Mena for Refresh
 ents--Heavily Loaded.

The big excursion train out of Shreveport to Kansas City arriv- ed in Mena l0:30 o'clock Monday night, being one hour and thirty minutes late. The train consist ed of fifteen coaches and a luuch car, the first ten coaches being filled with negroes and the other five coaches were occupied by white excursiouists, the number of passengers on board b-ing about 900.
 The crowd was a very orderly one and a stop-over or one hour was made al this place to allow the sxcursiouists an opportunity to satisfy their thirsts and appe- tites. Quite large crowd of Menaites were at the depot to witness the arrival of the train.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
CLASS B--POULTRY
 Leslie Miller, Supt.

The exhibits this year were more numerous than ever before and shows that the chicken breeders are taking more interest, The blood of the poultry IS showing a decided improvement. Mir. G. C. Watkins of Sloan Springs was the judge, and he stated that of all the fine chickens he had seen this year, none could beat the local exhibits of Minorcas and Orphingtons. This is certainly high praise, for MT. Watkins has an extensive acquaint- ance and knows the poultry busi- ness thoroughly.
 The following IS a list of the wards.
 Best trio B. P. Rocks; prize, S3;
 Mrs. F. Bush.
 Best trio white P. Rocks, prize, S2
 N. E. Hopkins. Best trio Brown Leghorns, prize $2
 w. A. Gatlin.
 Bestitrio white Leghorns; prize $2
 w. '. Dawson.
 Best trio Indian games, prize S2;
 T. Lanse.
 Best trio Black Minorcas; prize S2
 A. E. Ware
 Best trio Buff Orphington; prize S2
 T. J. Clayton. Best pair Toulouse geese; prize S2
 H. Barley
 Best pair Pekin ducks; prize S2; s.
 Sunderman.
 Best display of poultry prize, dress pattern by Williams-Echols Dry Goods Co.,, of Ft, Smith; FEN. Hop llins. Largest brood of chickens; prize, l
 box (2O bars) soap by Peet Bros
 Mig. Co. and Sl cash; Mrs. P. (. Baker.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
GLASS D--GARDEN PRODUCTS
 Jacob Judd. Supt.

Best dozen tomatoes; prize $l.50, T. J Edwards.
 Seccond prize, gallon molasses by Reynolds, Davis X Co. Ft. Smith; W.B. Montgomery. Largest tomato, prize, $l; T. J. Edwards. Largest 3 beets; prize, S1.50i Lana Owens. Best half-dozen stalks rubarbt prize, $l; w. L. Hoover. Largest cucumber; prize, $l; Ode Milham. Best stalk green pepper; prize, Sl H. A. Lewis. Best dog. red onions; prize, $2 William Waltman. Second prize, gal molasses by R., D. X Co., Ft. Smith, Jasper Stockton. Best dog. white onions; prize, S2 second prize, $l doth won by William Waltman. Largest and best head cabbage prize, $2; B. F. Neighbors. Best stalks celery; prize, $l; Mrs w. A. Gatlin. Best beck parsnips; prize, Sl' Wm Waltman. Best pix carrots and best 3 egg plants; prizes Sl and $2; won by Frank Dusenbery. Best gal. string beans prize Sl; Mrs I. A. Calvin. Best gal. wax beans; prize, $l; Mrs A. L. Durham. Best okra stalks; prize, Sl A. Il Lewis. Best 3 water melons; prize, S3; J I. Shirley. 2d prize $l.50; l. Brenyard Heaviest water melon; prize, 2.50 ]. J, Shirley. I'd prize, $l', Ira Clifford. Best half dog. musk melons; prize Sl.50; E. B. Ashmore. Best 12 dog. canteloupes; prize, Sl L. c. Wittenberg. I'd, prize, Sl T. J Edwards. Best 3 hubbard squashes; prize, S2 Wm. Waltman. Largest sunfower; prize, Sl.50 Letha North. Longest gourd; no prize first aware to w. E. Cogiand. Best summer squash; no prize frs award to w. H. Hamilton
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
REMAINS IDENTIFIED
Man Killed On K. C. s. Excursion Was A. L. Bounds, Resident of
 Shreveport.

The remains of A. L. Bounds, who was found dead lying near the tracks of the Kansas City Southern early Tuesday morls ing between Howard and Page, were shipped this afternoon on No. 3 to Shreveport for interment and were accompanied by an undertaken from that place who went up to Page on No. ? last night to prepare the remains for burial.
 AlT. Bounds, who lost his life in an unknown manner, was a pas Senger on tue excursion train which passed through Mena Mon- day right. He is the son of Po- lceman Bounds of Shreveport, who is stationed at the depot ot the K a City Southern. Young Bounds was an emp oyee ot the Wells Fargo Express C2m- pany, running on the short run between Shreveport and Texar- kiua, and was we'll known by Express Messengers Hollis ano Bradley, who run south out oi Meua.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
CLASS ALIVE STOCK
 ]. w. Edwards, Supt.

The superintendent says the ex- hibit is the best by far that has ever been made at the fair and this op- inion is concurred in by all who are familiar with the facts. There was a an extra fine lot of sucking colts, and with one exception they are all from the prize stallion, Joe Den mark" Much interest was taken by the farmers and decided i'm petus has been given to the stock industry of the county.
 Best all purpose stallion; prize, $50 saddle by Dickens & Steel; won by T. A. Harwell, Hatfield, with King William" Bud Randolph, with Joe Denmark, " second. Best all-purpose mare; prize, $7.50; won by Dr. Mills, Mena, second prize, ? dog. cans salmon by
 Reynolds, Davis & Co, won by Dr. Mills.
 Best sucking colt; prize S7 50; won by D. w. Jackson, Mena, second prize, ? dog. cans salmon by Reynolds, Davis & Co.,, won by L. w. Felter, Mena.
 Bud Randolph Special Prize" to best colts from Joe Denmark First ST. 50; WIS. Jackson, Mena second, $500; l. w, Edwards, Mena, third, 50, S. o. Wal lace, Mena.
 Best team work mules; prize SIC by w. ]. Echols & Co.,, won by T M. Hunsacker, Mena.
 Second prize $5 won by E. B. Ashmore, Mena.
 Best yearling mule; first prize, $7 .5C won by w. G. Wyatt, second S2 50; A. E. Stevens.
 Best mule colt under six months prize S7.50; won by John Dil- beck, Big Fork; second, 10 lbs coffee by Ft. Smith Coffee Co.,. won by R. E. Watkins. Best Jack; prize S5, won by T. A. Harwell, Hatfield, with Bot Taylor" second, ID lbs. coffee by Taylor" second, 10 lbs. coffee by Ft. Smith Coffee Co.,. won by John Aston with Grover. Best bull; prize S7.50; L. W. Eel ter; second, 10 lbs. coffee by Ft Smith Coffee Co.,, E. Sunderman Best Milch COW; prize S7.50; E. B Ashmore; second, 10 lbs. coffee by Ft. Smith Coffee Co.,, won by Dr. Mills.
 Best calf less than six months, pr S2.50; E. B. Ashmore; second, : lbs. coffee by Ft. Smith Coffee Co. E. Sunderman.
 Second best pen of sheep, l buck and two ewes; prize S2.50; E Sunderman There was no first award. Only entry.
 Best registered boar; prize S7.50 A. E. Ware with Jack Spratt' of English "Tamworth" breed Only entry.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
The Moroccan situation.

Paris, Aug. 26.-official circles view the situation in Morocco with cam spirit It is pointed out that tne change in rulers does not change the problems presented. The act Of Age ciras was devised to meet these prop lems and is equally applicable to tne new as to the old regime IhefeioIe ,,, fl is considered unlikely that 1t VII become necessary to summon ne" conference of the powers, for there anpears to be no reason why an agree mant as to concerted action cannol he arranged through the usual dipio matic channels.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

MENA FAIR PREMIUMS
 AND WHO WON THEM

Largest apple; prize, $1; w. M. Palmer.
 Best display peaches; prize, $10 by w. Echols X Co.,, Ft. Smith Wm. Wiehunt. Second prize $2; R. Osdorn. Best plate Elbertas; prize, $2; s.
 Leeper. Best plate seeding peaches; prize,
 Sl; Jasper Stockton, Hatfield. Largest half dozen peaches; prize,
 $1: w. Wittenberg. Best display pears; prize, $5, w. E.
 Cogland.
 second prize, s2; sl; J. J. Shir- ley.
 Largest half dozen pears, prize, $1; Mrs. C. P. Beaton. Best display plums; prize, $l; S. Leeper. Best plate plums; prize, Sl Mrs. Cook.
 Best display quinces; prize, $1; T. J. Taylor. Best display crab apples; prize, S2.50; Ira Clifford. Best display grapes; $5; A. w.
 Smith. Second prize, S2, R. Os-
 born.
 Fruit sweepstakes; prize steel range
 by Speer Hardware Co.,, Fort
 Smith, value $50; Ira Clifford,
 Only one entry.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
PENSION BUREAU SAVES MONEY
While It's Business Has Increased the Operating Expenses Are Lower.

Washington, Aug. 26.-An increase of 371 ,0S9 pensions issued with a saw ing of SEAS. .666 out of the reduced applications for the maintenance of the bureau during 1905-190S, covering Commissioner Of Pensions Warmers administration. as against the period of 1901-1904, Is announced in the com. plation of figures given out at the Interior department Tuesday
 The statement shows that from 1901 to 1904. inclusive. there were issued 5lG.251 certificates of pension. From 1905 to 1908. inclusive, there were is sued, not including POP .577 increases S87 $40. From 1901 to 1904 inclusive. there was paid as pensions $554.SSS BIT, and. from 1905 to 1908, Inclusive, 571 .391 GAS. an increase of s1G.502, 671. The operating expenses of the bureau from 1901 to 1904, inclusive. were s15,- 2S1 .74s, and from 1905 to 1908. inclu- slve. $13.077,162, a decrease of $2.204. 5s6.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
JEFF DAVIS SAYS
 HE HAS SWORN OFF
Tells Big Crowd at Danville That He Has Not Touched Whisky Since March. and that He New
 CT Will Again.

Dauville, Aug. 24. Before a crowd estimated at 1000 persons United States Senator Jeff Davis declared today that he was on the "water wagon" and that he new CT intended to take another drink of intoxicating liquors. lie pre- faced this statement by the dec- laration that he had not touched drop of whisky since last March.
 His speech was of an unusual nature, being devoid of his char acteristic indulgence in personal ities.
 The cheering was deafening when a large picture of Bryan was hung ia the rear of the speak CT on the stand in the court house. It being the opening day of court, large crowd was Tn town and the people packed the court house 10 hear Senator Davis speech. He paid tribute to Bry- an and the crowd cheered Justify at the mention of the name.
 Davis pledged his support to Donag hey and said that Demo. crats of his kind always support ed the nominee.
 A poor man that would vote the Republican ticket, he said, ought to be bored for the sim ples. He advised the Farmers Uuion to stay out Of politics.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
To Spend s1oo,o o,ooo killIna Flies.

Boston, Aug. 2G.-The fly is doomed in Massachusetts Within a year there will not be one fly within the confines of the state, If the board of health has its way. Half a dozen scientists are to give their whole time to the work, which will begin immedi- ately An appropriation of s1O0.000 is available for the first years work. It is purposed to clean every marsh. pond and lake. in the state. and every possible breeding place of the fly is to be exterminated.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
|S KILLED FUR GOLD THE BODY OF A MISSOURI HER MT FOUND IN HIS
 CABIN.
SUPPOSED THAT ROBBERS GOT s5,OOO
lack Pyle, RecIuse, Who Lived Near the Missouri River in Holt County, Shot Through the Head-Body Found by Neiehbors-suppose He Was Killed Tuesday Night.

Oregon Mo, Aug. 26.--The body of Jack Pyle. recluse who lived on a farm near Craig, Mo, and was be- lieved to have hoard of hidden gold was found by neighbors Monday There was bullet hole in his head and the eoroner's jury returned a verdict of murder by person un. known
 Pyle had not been seen for a week, and when his cabin was entered by searchers his body was found on the floor with his gun lying across it. However, it was evident that Pyle's gun had not been discharged for months.
 Robbery, undoubtedly, was the mo- tive for the crime, as the old man was known to have considerable money, and none can be found.
 Pyle had lived on the farm of Elm melt Hoer, in the Missouri river bot toms, six miles north of Craig many years, and nothing is known of his relatives. He occupied two-room cabin near the river and spent the greater part of his time fishing. He also assisted in the cultivation of the Hoer place, and he was last seen alive August IS, when he appeared at Hoer's home to settle up. He received s65 in cash.
 Nothing was thought of Pyles ab- sence until Sunday, when he was missed from the river by persons who spent the day fishing there. Monday search was made and the body was found.
 The door of the cabin had been closed by the assassin, who stood out side when he fired the fatal shot. There were numerous tracks about the door and these may lead to the discovery of the murderer Coroner Miller of Maitland believes the crime was committed by persons who learned of the old mans having been paid and had heard the reports that Pyle had much money about his place The bullet which entered his tenn. pie, probably was fired from the out. sue anu IL ID peHeFcu tne uiulucI was committed Tuesday evening or Wednesday. Pyle had been seated at the table eating, and after he fell his own shotgun was placed across his body in an effort by the murderer to create the impression that 1t was suicide. Pyle's gun is old and rusty and cobwebs in the barrels show that it has not recently been discharged. The amount of money taken by the robbers is variously estimated at from $1.O00 to $5,O00. Pyle seldom spent anything, and he made much money fishing, it is said The sherlff of Holt county is at work on the case, but has no clew.