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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
When the Face Is Beautiful.

mo face is failure" says writer,
which is loved by even the meanest
thing alive. You may be lonely and
desolate, but If your face is loved
by your dog it is magnificently tri-
umphant success. If your face is loved
by one human being then its success
is more dazzling than that of a hated
emperor or a loveless millionaire. The
shape of your face has absolutely
nothing to do with the question in
point. You may be worse than ugly
that is to say, you may be plain
but II your features are dear to one
or two human beings, then your fea.
lures are in the highest serse Of the
word beautiful"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
The Argument Of Gold.

A man who is furnished with argu.
ments from the mint will convince his
antagonist much sooner than one who
draws them from reason and philoso-
ply. Gold is wonderful clearer Of
the understanding; it dissipates every
doubt and scruple in an instant; ac-
commodities itself to the meanest ca
pacities; silences the loud and clamor-
Gus, and brings over the most OBJ
stinate' and infiexible.
Philip of Macedon was man of
most invincible reason this way. He
refuted by it all the wisdom of Athens,
COMPOUNDED their statesmen, struck
their orators dumb, and at length
argued them out of all their liberties.
Joseph Addison.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
How to Help Our Friends.

We often attempt to regulate the
lives of our friends through imposing
our own wills upon them. This we do
under the impression that our con.
ception Of truth is superior to theirs,
and that we see more clearly than
they do. This is really but form of
selfishness, and binds all who indulge
in it, both the strong and the weak.
OF course there is a point where a
kind and friendly desire to help an
other may be productive of good. But
when the desire to help another in.
wolves the subiugation of his spirit
and understanding, then that desire
becomes a selfish one. For you can
not force knowledge of truth upon
anyone. Only love and patience and
living the truth yourself can bring it
to the consciousness of your friends
From the Nautilus.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION.
AIonzo's Good Reason for Striking
When the Iron Was Hot.

AS Alonzo came into the drawing
room the fair Gwendoline flew to meet
him.
Darling" she murmured papa has
changed his mind He has consented
to our engagement,
ooh, joy!" exclaimed the young
man, hugging her. But Why"
"Well, Louise-ponsle. pet, you know
father believes in heredity--that wise
parents have wise children, and so on.
Now, my father has never met any Of
your family; but last night. at YES
try meeting, father opposed motion
in favor of the docking of tom cats
tails. When 1t was put to the vote,
only father and one other man was
against. Alonzo, that other man was
your father My father now thinks
your father very wise person and de-
sires the honor of his acquaintance!
Isn't it scrumptious?
A look of determination came across
the youths fair face.
"Gwendoline," he said, "we must be
married before our fathers meet
why? Surely your father doesn't
drink, or anything like that?" was the
amazed response.
NO; only he's stone deaf!"-Stray
Stories.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
9>S0ciet ysQ
Edited by Mrs Mamie McIyer c~Rf 4

Almsst $50 was raised here .th.
past week for the Bryan campaign
fund.
Mrs J. M. Davis is at home for !
few days rest from attending her aged
father.
Mrs.FrankHarreil has returnedhoms
fran a pleasant visit to ST. Louis and
Humbolt. Tenn.
Miss Eta Kate Spradley is visiting
her brother, Willie Spradle, il Birm-
ingham, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs Tom Tatum have re-
turned home from a pleasant visit to
Oklahoma and Texas.
Mr.. and j. l.. Robinson, Of Union
Springs. Ala, were guests Of Rev. and
Mrs. A. 7. Pugh the latter part Of last
week.
The best wagons, the best buggies,
the best Of everything that the farn.e
and planter needs.
Adans & Neubert.
Miss Adine Elliott is home from a
years study in New Orleans and is
again at home to her friends in Oko-
Iona,
The regular monthly communion
service will be held Sunday morning
at the Methodist church. All the mem
bers are urged by their pastor to be
present. K
The pastor ofthe Methodist church,
Rev. Robert A. Clark, is in Calhoun
CITY this week conducting revival
meeting. but will be home Sunday to
ell his pu!!an;tt.
Next.Sinday afternoon at 4:30 at the
Methodist church a senior Epworth
League will be organized. All the
young men and young women Of the
town are invited to become members
Of this league,
A special sermon will be preached
by Rev. Robert A. Clark at the Meth
odist church Sunday night to the
young. especially the young men.
Capt. Bill Buchanan and his military
company will be there in body in
uniforms. since the sermon will be
preached especially in their honor.
The principle thing is to get you
started to trading with me. Once
started my fresh, high class goods will
keep your trade. j. A. OWEN
Jesse Dawson, Dan Gideon, Dr.,
Donaldson, Walter McGehee, Henry
Brady and several others attended the
ball games at Amory Monday.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
CONFESSIONAL ELECTION.

AT a meeting Of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee Of the Fourth Con
rressional District, held at Winona on
the 9th inst, J, w. Buchanan Of
Webster county was elected chairman
and Sam Cooke of Webster Sec'y.
By virtue of resolution offered by
B. F. Ward, Jr., it was ordered that a
primary election to elect a congress
man for said district be held on. Mon
day, 24th of August, 1908, that each
county executive committee make re-
turns to j. w. Buchanan. chairman,
at Eupora, and that the district commit
tee meet at Eupora on Monday, 31st
August, to canvass the returns.
1t was ordered that in case no can
didate receives a majority of the votes
castin FIRST primary, according to law,
then second primary shall be held
throughout the district three weeks af-
ter the FIRST on Monday. 18th Of Sept,
1908.
1t was also resolved that only white
qualified electors who are Democrats
shall vote in said primary or primaries.
Sam Cooke, j. w. Buchanan,
Secretary. Chairmun
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29

Pottsville, Pa.-While imprisoned
by fall Of coal in the West Schuyl-
kill colliery David Meyer fell asleep.
and dreamed he saw manhoIe by
which he could escape to the surface
When he awoke he succeeded in flnd-
ing the manhole, which had been
forgotten, and while efforts were be-
ing made to rescue him he surprised
the rescuers by suddenly appearing
in their midst.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
IrIsF LEAGUE Honors President.

+. p. O'Connor was presented With
his portrait In oils At Leeds BY the
Irish league Of Creat Britain, Iii com
mempration Of his unbroken presi-
dency 81 the league for rs years.
John e. Redmond made the presenta-
Hon and paid a tribute to Mr.. O'Con.
nor IS safe, consistent and cour.
ageous guide for the Irish people n
Great Britain John DiIIen also spoke.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
Grass roo RIoh for per.

Edinburgh. There Is considerable
Illness among the deer in the high
land forests, and in many instances
the ANIMAL are reported to be dying.
During the winter here was scarcity
Of food, and the sudden growth Of an
unlimited .snpply csrisf \ fass tciuntnd.
them to oyetax 81 N d.Sf.fige nom
.efs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
No. 9196
treasury Department
Office Of Comptroller Of
the CNrreMcy

Washington, D. G.. July 20, 1908
Whereas, by satisfactory ev dence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF OKOLO-
MA, in the city Of Okolona, in the
county Of Chickasaw and state Of
Mississippi, has complied with all the
provisions Of the Statutes cf the United
States required to be complied With
before an association shall be author
lied to commence the BUSINESS Of
Banking;
Nov, therefore, ! Thos. P. Kane,
Deputy and acting Comptroller Of he
Currency, do hereby certify that THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
OKOLONA, in the city Of OkoIona.
in the county Of Chickasaw and state
Of Mississippi. is authorized to COM
mence the business Of banking as
provided ii section Fifty one hundred
and sixty-nine Of the revised Statutes
Of the United States.
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and seal 81 Office this twentieth
day Of July, 1908.
II. p. KANE.
[Seall Deputy and Acting Gem
troller 81 the Currency
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29

Despite al your wealth said the
cynir, your very name will be gen.
orally forgotten 20 yearB after your
death
NO, X WON'T replied the nnanciot.
fafy estate - large enough u keep
ny heirs lawyers scuakhllns longsf
fhan thnty
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank, more than words
an tell, the good people Of Okolona
who were so kind and loyal to rs in
our hours If sorrow.
G. w. Cole and Family.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
THEY WERE TWINS.

While President Roosevelt was
holding an open air reception al
Syracuse, says the Cleveland Lead.
er, tall negro pushed his way for
ward through the crowd and eagerly
grasped his hand. "Yo ~ me wah
bon on de same day Mistah Roose-
velt,' the darkey enthusiastically said,
his shining face almost cleft from ear
to ear bya grin.
Delighted, indeed, to hear ill''
warmly responded the President. TAX.
ing 4 fresh grip on. the black hand and
laughing heartily. so you and were
born On the same day? Well, well?'
"Yo am foty-seven yeahs old, suhY'
II am. was the quick answer
An W war bon On Octobah AZ,
1882
Vas.
1Ya Is. sub. then exclaimed the
darkey. shaking all over with rapture;
va III. sun. MI, Roosevelt. vs. all HE
is bofe twinsE
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29

Hon. T. U, Sisslon spoke at the
court house Tuesday evening Of last
week 10 quite large crowd cn be-
half Of bis candidacy for congress.
MI. Sisscn " pleasing and brilliant
speaker and can iugele the English
language IN All exceptionally able mani
her bnt to Tie unbiased listener lis ops
position d MI. flill hasveFy little ioun-
dalioniiou % 4. His following i quite
strong II this section and be was LISTEN
"a u With close attention aid Ms re-
marks several times called forth much
applause
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29

We don't try to make fortune in
profit on anything we sell, but depend
upon the volume of business to make
our business pay. That's why we can
sell farm implements, wagons and
buggies SO cheap.
Adams & Neubert.
You don't have to go to school to
learn now. Hanson & Dickson's
Ready Reference educates you in a
moment on every subject. The great
est set Of books Of the kind printed.
Cash or on the installment plan at
Ward Dawson's. Only few sets
lief. Hurry! 7-29-4t
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-07-29
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Observation-Disclosures;

For Sale Cheap-One 2 IL h. p
Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine, 100
gallon gasoline tank, 5 fans and all
betting, shafting, ETC., necessary to run
this outfit. Going at bargain.
Clint c. Steinberger.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
East Canon.

Mrs. Ed Marmon of upper Orchard
avenue has been seriously ill with
bronchitis. She is now improving
slowly.
Nr Bowen and wife have moved on
to the property lately occupied by
Archie Wheeler, al the corner of Or
chard avenue and Elizabeth street We
hope the neighbors will give them a
hearty welcome. That ranch people
are a. busy people, does not excuse Il
form of selfishness of which We are all
guilty. We are members one of an
other" and should seek each the 9TH
ers good.
Mrs. Woolford, of Cottonwood ave,
is also on the sick list and under the
doctors care.
The addition to the Wolford house
will help improve our already pretty
avenue.
The many friends of the Wheelers.
who left here for a home in New Mex
leo, will be glad to hear that they are
nicely settled and are much pleased
with the country and the climate.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKING
CANVASS FOR THE y. NC. 4

The finance committee of the Y. NJ.
C. A. is making a canvass of the COM
munity for the purpose OF raising
funds for next years support of the
association. The annual budget is
approximately 5000. hut this year
about $500 in excess of that amount
will have to be subscribed II the de-
felt of the past twelve months is paid
on. which the board of directors is
anxious to do. If possible. The eN-
last annual period were only slight
" more than $4,000. which was an
unusually economical one, but a de-
fciency of something more than $500
vious twelve months. If the indebt-
edness of the last two years on ex-
pense account is to be cancelled with
in the next few months. as it is hoped
of the association will have to sub
scribe $500 or $500 for that purpose.
The alterations that are being made
in the old Cumberland Presbyterian
church will cost in the neighborhood
OF $3.50. but with the occupancy OF
that building by the association all
outlay for rent will be cut OF. which
will materially reduce expenses, The
finance committee is meeting with
gratifying success in its canvass for
funds. but It wants all the help 1t can
get and people with a surplus Of cash
than by helping the committee in Its
work,
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
ONE OF THE GREAT
BARGAINS OF COLORADO

$40 acres, on D. & R. q. r. R..
switch and beet scales on the landb
situated in Delta county, two sets i'm
provements, as good as best, beet, al
faIea. grain and pctat- land. fine ais"
for fruit, will sell all or either place
,24G or 800 acresI if sod during Feb
1908. at $4,000 per acre; 6l2 cubic fee'
ui water gees wj1h the land, all an:
more than is needed.
To wind up estate We are authorized
to make this low price and will agree
TO carry one half of purchase price,
if wanted. at 6 per cent annual in
terest For railroad rates see A E
Wilson. Canon City
Bruce & Fairlamb, Sole Agents, Del
ia, Colorado.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20

decided TO locate in Denver Mr.
Veatch is an artist by profession, de-
voting himself principally to the paint
ing OF drop curtains for theaters,
music halls. etc.
4 delegation OF a dozen or more
members of Royal Gorge Council,
Knights of Columbus, and their
friends, went TO Florence Friday night
where they attended an entertainment
and ball given by the members of the
organization in that city. The MEM
bershIp Of Royal Gorge Council,
knights OF Columbus, is composed OF
the adherents of the Catholic church
in this city and Florence and its
meetings are held alternately between
the two places.
The members OF the Royal Gorge
Council. Knights of Columbus, will go
10 Salida Sunday. March list. for the
purpose Of establishing branch of
their organization in that city. There
will be special train and it is ex-
pected that Il large representation
from the local membership will ac-
company the excursion for which a
fare of s. for the round trip has been
announced. NJ w. Purcell of Colo
RADIO Springs will institute the pro-
posed council in Salida-
II Is persisiently rumored about
town that the plant of the United
States Reduction and Smelling COM
pany in South Canon is to resume OPP
erations March first, but it is impos
sible to state whether such will be the
case or not. although IL is hoped that
1t Is true. The company has greatly
reduced the stock of white lead stor-
ed at the local plant and the time of
the shutdown. within the last few
weeks and as soon as its storerooms
are depleted It is believed that oper-
ations will be resumed II is sup
posed that as soon as Manager Book
ing gets back from the east the fires
will be rekindled.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
SATURDAY..

r. p. Rubin went down to Canon
City last Tuesday on business. He
will be absent several days.-Salida
Record.
Mrs Lumis, sister of Mrs. S. S.
Nichols OF 615 River street. who has
been here for about six months. has
returned to her home at Pleasant
Hill. Mo.
DR.. Coleman of Denver has rented
the house of E. W. jerks on Orchard
Park. Mr.. jerks has gone to Victor
for the spring Mrs. jerks will go up
in a week.
Mrs. Cora McGregor Coffey. an old
time resident of Salida. now of Canon
City. is in the city visiting her broth
er. Mr. Archer on Park avenue. also
with Mr. and Mrs VI. D. l.. Buell.
Salida Record.
J. II. Hannah OF Durango has been
a visitor In town several days this
week and is so much pleased with the
community and its prospect for
growth and development that he has
decided to purchase property here.
Mrs. Ted Harding was hostess at =
very delightful meeting of the mem
bers OF the Card club at her home IN
Allison avenue yesterday afternoon.
Quite a large company of guests were
present and the guests enjoyed them
selves very much. Choice refresh
ments were served in Mrs. Harding's s
best style.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20

visitor to town today. having come
down from Denver on an early train
this morning for the purpose OF TAX
ing back to Boulder TO appear as
witness in district court Charles
Reeves, now serving term in the
penitentiary for setting fire to some
box cars in the Colorado & Southern
railroad yards in Boulder on the 9th
of August, 1907, which resulted in
terrific explosion that destroyed the
railroad depot and many thousands Of
dollars worth OF property.
II the progress of the American bat
tleship fleet from Punta Arenas, in the
straits of Magellan. up the west coast
of South America was in accordance
with Admiral Bob" Evans schedule
1t should arrive off the port of VAL
paraiso. Chile, sometime this after
noon. Among the more than $4,000
men on the great feet are many rep
resentatives from Colorado, several
of them from Canon City On the bat
tleshlp Alabama is Glen Sperry, broth
er OF r. W. Sperry of the Times COM
posing force. He, however, enlisted
in the navy from Iowa, his home be-
ing at Fort Madison.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20

attend the annual convention of the
Colorado Retail Hardware Dealerds'
association of which he is a member.
Rev. w. o. Cone, who, with his wife
has been visiting Dr. and Mrs. Booth
on Fifteenth street for the last four
or five weeks, left at noon today for
La Junta where he will enter upon
his duties as rector of St Andrews
Episcopal church, position to which
he was appointed by Bishop Olmsted
shortly after the beginning of the
year. Mrs. Cone will remain here for
several weeks as the guest of her
parents, Or. and Mrs. Booth, before
proceeding to La Junta. Rev. Cone
remarked this morning that his
months sojourn here had been of ex-
ceptional pleasure.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
A Musical Treat.

\ musical treat, rare in its excel
lence will be the presentation of Gu
pid in Already" q pastoral cantata by
w H. Pommer, at the First Chris
rian church on March 5th, by Mrs.
Hunley, Miss James, Messrs. Eich-
horn and Bauer. The soloists will be
assisted in the double quartette work
by Mesdames Eichhorn and Bethel,
and Messrs. Mcmillan and Turner. A
short musical program will precede
the cantata.
Mrs. Bethel will give a group of
songs. Miss Chenowith violin num-
bers and Miss Whitmore piano
Miss Grace Weston Dale will be the
accompanist.
Mrs. Hunley intends having only
enough tickets on sale to fill the
church comfortably with music lovers
and as soon as tickets are on sale at
Seelys drug store it would be we'll to
secure your tickets.
1t is seldom that a musical compost
ton of such ambition and technique
possesses the power to please not only
the musically educated but the ordi-
nary run of people as does this.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
REV. \. W. HENDERSON
GOING TO ST. JOE. MO.

The Rev A W Henderson. the new
pastor of the Cumberland Presbyter-
ian church, Sixteenth and Edmund
streets. has arrived in ST. Joseph 20
take up his work, and he will occupy
his pulpit tomorrow. morning and af-
ternoon The new pastor, who is IN
married. has taken rooms at zoe North
Eighteenth street.
Mr.. Henderson is a native of Mis-
souri, and prior TO his removal to Can
on City. Colo. five years ago, he was
pastor of the Cumberland Presbyter-
ian church at La Plata, this state
ST. Joe, No. Gazette.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
500 Reward. $1O0.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh, be-
ing constitutional disease. requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby des-
troying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list of 'testi-
moniAls.
Address F. ]. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all druggists, 76c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for oonsti-
I'm fi0n
Cañon City record., 1908-02-20
TueS0ay.

T. NJ. Harding left this morning for
Denver to attend the annual conven-
,ion of the Colorado Retail Hardware
Dealers association. which assembled
there today. Mr.. Harding is presi-
dent OF the organization.
l.. d. Mitchell OF Omaha, Neb., is 4
visitor in town today Mr.. Mitchell
is a member of the board OF directors
OF the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton of Omaha and was shown about
town this morning by Secretary Gray
of the local association.
r. A. Maxwell. who has been en-
ployed at C. C. Patton's jewelry store
as silversmith and engraver for sever
al weeks, has returned to Denver 10
ioin his family who could not be per-
suaded to leave there and come 10
Canon City. The place left vacant by
the retirement OF Mr.. Maxwell has
been taken by Fred B. Comstock, late
of Livingstone. Mont. Mr.. Comstock's
mother lives in Salida.