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The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Mr. M. A. W hltmlre return
ed from Arkansas Monday
and reports that his daugh-
Ter, Mrs. Jno. w. Brand was
able to be up when he left
there.
Prof. B. G. Salter and DR..
j. B. Harrison spent Satur-
day night and Sunday on
business +? near Platsburg.
they report an enjoyable
trip.
A committee of Aldermen
composed of Mayor l.. j. Cotledge,
J. ID. King and Ode Moore visit
ed several other towns and cities
this week to investigate the
working of the water works in
those places.
Mr.. j. X. Gillis, a young
attorney from Kemper
county, has decided to To-
cate here for the practice
OF his profession. Mr.. Gillis
took his law course at the
University OF Mississippi.
He is Il splendid young man
and we welcome him in our
midst.
Mr.. W. W. Cockrell hap
pened to a painful accident
Tuesday morning while as
sisting the express agent to
load on some express at the
depot. The mule to the
wagon started up and Mr..
Cockrell fell and a barrel OF
bread fell on him, breaking
his arm and hurting his lame
leg.
We have recently purchas-
ed the iob printing office of
Mr.. J. W. Yates and consoli-
dated it with our JOB de-
partment and added Mr..
Yates to our office force.
We are now better prepared
to turn out commercial
work, having as we believe
the best equipped job print
ing outfit in this section.
Miss King the music teach
er in the school here was
called to her home in Meri-
dian ON the account OF the
illness OF Der father, whose
health is SO very bad that
Miss King has resigned her
position in the school. Her
place in the school has been
filled by the selection of Miss
Annie Kate Byrd.
Ii you have not seen the
article you wrote for publ
cation in the Democrat,
think a minute. Did you
sign your name to it. We
have lately received several
communications, obituaries,
etc, which we would have
published but from the fact
that the writer withheld their
name.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

For big bargains 90 to
kasdans Corner Store, South
Side of Court Square, Phila-
delphia, Miss.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Only Masury's Paint com
pares favorably with the sun
in it's everlasting brightness.
Sold by Spivey & Morrow.
You can get u Bride for
so cts from r E Horne.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

A good line OF enameled
ware, your choice 10 cents.
Some bargains.
Cheatham, Gillis & Pilgrim.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

For Il good stylish aud
comfortable shoe at II barga-
in 90 to ID. kardan's Corner
Store, Philadelphia, Miss.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Come and see our new line
of fall dress goods and ready
to wear goods. Big bargain
in them. Kasdnn's Corner
Store, Philadelphia, Miss.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Mr.. A. J. Catledge has a
house and lot for sale, well
located, good water, new
buildings, cheap.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30
Notice..

12J bushels Of charcoal
for sale by W. w. Grain.
The leading blacksmith OF
Philadelphia. Miss.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Call on Spivey & Morrow
for Mattresses and Bed
Springs. A car load on hand.
Prices right,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Wanted-To take your
measure for II suit OF clothes
made by M. Borne 4 Co,
Henderson-Molpus Co.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Don't buy II stove until
YOU see the Princess Range
at Spivey K Morrow. Every
one guaranteed.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30
Don't buyharnessuntillyo
see r e Horne.


Turn your telegrams over
to Central Mississippi Tele-
phone Company, They con
meet with Telegraph offices
not hampered with con
tracts. They have good
lines, and good connections,
and move the business.
They move your business
the minute you deliver TO
our office. They~assure you
of good service, they are al
ways ready to serve you.
Now during the busy cotton
season give them II trial,
and see for yourselves.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Have your harness that is
dry and hard oiled by r +
Horne.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30
Tl1e peaenernt
Local News. II

been observed by several.
Mrs. B. F. Crook arrived here
yesterday evening to visit friends.
Mr.. Jonia Hall was down
from Stallo yesterday.
Rev. E. S. Clark was over
from Beat 5 last Friday.
DR. NJ F Rodgers, Vice Presi-
dent offhe First National Bank
is down this week.
DR.. W. w. Ford was in the
city yesterday transacting
some business.
Hon. C. l.. Dobbs made
II professional visit to Bay
Springs Tuesday.
Mr.. G. w. Skies of Waldo
was over Monday transact
ing business and gave us a
call.
Mr.. Henry Lowery of No.
6culled around Friday and
added his name to our list
of readers.
Those that attend the Fair
at Louisville reports an en-
joyable time and declared
the Fair a success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gipson
are the happy possessors of
/, fine new boy who arrived
in their home Tuesday.
Mr.. b. +. Myatt of Purvis
has been up for the past
several days looking after
his business in this county.
Jim Dees & Company has
broke the ground for IL brick
livery stable building, which
isto be.a two story structure.
IN ;Mr. r. f. Cole Of, Forrest
dale community was in
town Friday on business
;nid called around and
past us the annual wheel.
Mr.. j. NJ. IShpe' and Mr..
Vim. Philips two conieder-
lite veterans are quite sick
and are not expected to re-
cover.
~,
DR.. Martin of Carthage
was over the latter part
OF last and the first part
OF this week visiting friends
and relatives.
Mr.. r. J. Dealing Of Wal
do Route 2 was IN town Mon
day and called around and
chatted with us awhil lie pleas
emily.
Prof. r. l.. Edwards OF
Union Route 1 WAS in town
Monday and remembered
the Democrat in a substant-
ual way.
DIR. j. B. Harrison has re-
turned from Sewanee, Tenn,
after having completed his
second course OF lectures in
that city.
We understand that one negro
81. was killed and another mortally
wounded in fight at Deemer
last night. Particulars are lack
ing further than that all the par
ties to the row were negroes.
Mr.. Turner of McCool came
down yesterday afternoon on a
visit to his sons and daughters
here and was taken to the home
of Mayor Catledge sick. having
taken i'll after he left home.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

You can cut out the kicks
when you use Masury's warm
iSh. Quality does count.
Sold by Spivey & Morrow.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Cheatham, Gillis 4 Pilgrim
have syrup in bottles for
sale. Ii you want something
good and sweet try "a bottle.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30
A Card of Thanks.

To the people of Philadel-
phia who so kindly assisted
us during the recent illness
and death in our family.
We take this method OF
extending to you our heart
felt thanks for the kind acts
and word OF sympathy and
consolation. May the God
OF mercy remember you for
your kindness and when
your sorrows come as they
must, may kind friends as
sist you as you have us dur
ing our hours OF sorrow and
seeming dessolation.
Your friends,
j. H. GLASS AND FAMILY.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Pit game cocks, hens and
eggs for sale. See Walter
Davidson and get his prices,
Philadelphia, Miss.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

| will deliver your stove
and fire wood on short no.
tice from my mill. Give me
an order. Phone No. 81.
H. B. Hutchinson.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Miss Peyton has opened
up at d. Kasdan's Corner
Store en up-to-date line OF
Ladies' and Misses Hats.
She will be pleased to show
the ladies at her opening,
Oct. 1st and End, one Of the
prettlest lines OF tailored
hats ever seen in this town.
( Dress making IL speciality J
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Wanted.-To buy your
cotton seed.
Henderson-Mol pus Co.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Chnatham, Gillis 4 Pilgrim
delivers goods anywhere in
town.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Try IL package OF Eagle
Thristle Soda found at
Cheatham, GiIlis Il Pilgrims
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Wanted-To take your
measure for a suit OF clothes
made by M. Borne X Go.
Henderson-Molpus Co,
Highest cash prices paid
for dry and green hides, furs,
wool, beeswaX and produce.
kasdan's Corner Store,
South side Court square,
Philadelphia, Miss.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Why pay $1,000 and
$1,000 for IL Range, when
you can get one just as
good, with the guarantee,
for half the money?
Spivey & Morrow.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

For Sale.--Scholarship in
a BUSINESS College apply to
Miss Samantha Williamson,
Philadelphia, Miss, Route 4.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Take off your hat to Mey-
ers Ratchet pump. Eight
year old child can do the
pumping. Sold by Spivey &
Morrow.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Rope OF all sizes at Spivey,
& MOrrOWs.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30
Fo1eys
Kidney
Pills 7
What They Will Do for You

What They VIII Do for You
They will cure your backache,
strengthen your kidneys, cor
rect urinary irregularities, build
up the worn out tissues, and
eliminate the excess uric acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent Bright's Disease and Dia-
bates, and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Snow Drop honr at
Cheatham, ellis 4 Pilgrim.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

California Evaporated Fruit
for sale by G l. Mutt.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Fish and oysters will be
received by the City Restur-
ant Friday.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

When you call us for soup
bone put in your order for
corn, tomatoes and crackers.
Speaks Bros.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Cali on Spivey 4 Morrow
for Kitchen safe. Something
new. 70 see it means to
buy it.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Mrs. w. H. Skies has
just returned from Cincin-
natl and other markets
with the most complete line
OF Millinery goods even
shown in Philadelphia.
She is still with A. Dewee-
Sc and they will give an
opening the first and Sec
ond day of Oct. that prom :
ises to excel all Others and
will be second to no city
opening and every body
is urgeuly requested to
attend.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30
SpeCtaCleS.
Get a fit.
Eyes Tested Free.
Call and See
w. M. DanSbV
The Jeweler.
The Jeweler.

Don't forget the Millinery
Opening at A, DeWeeses to-
morrow and next day. This
promises to be the best dis
play OF ladies' hats ever put
on exhibition here.
Good Meal and Hulls can
he found at Cheatham, ellis
K Pilgrims.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

Call on Spivey Il Morrow
and get you IL Razoredge
ak. Guaranteed.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-30

We have d nearly new 10
inch Advance Paper Cutter
for sale. This cutter has
been used a little over u year
and as good us when ship.
ped from the factory. Write
quick, if you wanta bargain.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
SOMETHING COMING.
oskaIoosa Girl Threatens To Tell OF
Advantages Of the East.

In a business note to the Herald
Miss Ida l.. Dodds, former Oska-
loosa girl now located in New York
City, gives promise OF treat for Her
aid readers at a future date. II the
article measures up to
the standard set forth in the promise,
lit will be q treat for our readers. Here
lis what Miss Dodds says: w.
Some OF these fine, large days am
going to spring letter on you re
garding the happenings in the only
metropolis detect a canary streak
in my system when j read long, inter
|esting letters in the columns of your
paper extolling the glories of the Pa
cifio coast, By enthusiastic Iowans
who either visit out there or make it
their home, and | say, why should /
not defend the virtues of the East,
when | know that we have all that is
worth having, see all that Is worth see
ing and know all that is worth know
ing? r
Il may not be able to write read.
able letter, but If not, it is a lack of
ability, not of opportunity, for / spend
two evenings a week in the society OF
the cleverest newspaper and magazine
writers and artists; enjoy the best
musical talent in the city, and meet
the most prominent stage folk. Six
days out of the week I spend my
working hours on the most noted and
busiest street of the world, and have
the great privilege of being closely
associated with one of the ablest and
most successful men Of the present
age, and unless one goes around with
his eyes shut, they needs must absorb
a little of this worlds good things"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
PEOPLE PAYING TAXES.
County Treasurer's Office Presents .
Busy Appearance. i

The county treasurer's office is a
veritable bee hive this month and the
work win be. growing heavier and
heavier from row on until the LIST of
April. Two and three thousand dol.
lars a day is now being collected and
yet nearly three-fourths of the taxes
VIII be collected between now and
the last OF this month. The last week
is always a rush and the treasurer
and his deputies will then be too busy
to spend much time in figuring up
long lists OF taxes. All persons wish
ing to pay taxes during March on a
number of properties must have their
lists handed in before the 25th of this
month as they cannot be take, care
of after that date. During the last
six days of March, 1908, the collec-
tions of the county treasurer amount
ed to more than the collections for
the entire months OF January. Febru.
airy and thus far in March this year.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18

the church and Is supported by them
and great success Is attending their
work. Two probatloners and three
members were received by letter at
the close OF the sermon.
At the Epworth League service in
the evening a large number were pres
ent and twelve new members were re-
ceiyed. This brings the membership
up to about 100 and only requires 40
more to reach the 200 mark. During
the service Lyle Venable rendered as
a solo, peace, Sweet Peace Presi-
dent Herbert Snyder was in charge Of
the meeting. on Wednesday evening
of this week. st. Patricks day, the
League will give an Emerald Social"
in the social rooms OF the church. The
shamrock is the badge and the invi-
tatlons written in green ink read like
this: Faith and it's welcome ven be
lat social on ST. Patrick's Day in the
evening, in the Epworth League par
Tors, at the M. Il. church, Wednesday,
March IL, 1909, at o'clock" This
ought to bring. out large company.
At the public service in the even
ing, Dr. Allen preached sermon on
i"Hell Fire" The basis of his remarks
was taken from ST. Matthew 1921.
Much of the language of the Bible re-
garding hell is figurative, but the inn
agery of the Bible is full of meaning.
How does hell-fre touch US? II you
want to believe in a real hell as a
place of future torment, that is your
privilege, but / want to say that be-
llieve that it Is possible for a person
Ito suffer the fires and the torrents
of he'll in this life as well as in the
future. The evil wrought by the bit
ing tongue of gossip; the constant sat
jisfying of bestial appetites; the indie
jscribable power exerted over man,
who is. enslayed by the drink habit;
1.-THE times of uncertainty regarding the
loutcome OF human life; the falseness
and fickleness, OF the human heart;
1.-THE fear of detection among the wick
leds the torment of self.condemnation
were all given as instances where the
lpangs of the damned were in sense
Experienced in this world, and il this
lis possible here, what OF the hereaf-
tier? There is only one way of es.
lcape and that is by the way of Christ
lIWho died upon the cross, that We
tmight be saved.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
MARRIEp FoRrY WEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Roquet are Sur
I. prised on Anniversary.

On the fortieth wedding anniver-
sary Of Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Roquet,
which occurred Thursday, Feb. is,
1909. their children planned a sur
prise on them and carried it out with
success. They arrived at the home
in the morning and prepared big
dinner which was thoroughly enjoyed.
All the relatives were invited, bat
owing to the inclemency of the weath-
er and sickness in some of the fam
lilies not all were able to be present
Those who enjoyed the occasion, be,
sides the father and mother and chill.
dren at home were; Mrs. Fannie C.
Woman, J.3'D. Woman and family
o. N. Yeoman and family, Ira C. Ro,
quet and family, Mr. and Mrs. JAS.
H. Harkins and Fred Yeoman. n.
Lewis Roquet was born in Germany
In 1S47 and came TO America with his
parents at the age of four years. Sc:
Element was made in Indiana and in
1858 he came to Iowa with his par,
ents, where he has since resided
y Maggie J. Yoeman was born II
South Amherst, Ohio, and came Id
Fremont, Iowa, with her parent:
when she was eighteen years old and
has since resided there. H..
Lewis Roquet and Maggie Woman
were married in oskaloosa, Ia, Feb
Is, 1869, Rev. Geo. Adams, pastor al
the M. E. church performing the cere
mony. In 1874 they moved to a farm
northeast of Fremont and have since
resided on the same place. They
have been successful in accommodating
goodly share of this worlds goods
and Mr. Roquet is considered one Of
our substantial and prosperous citi
zens. His wife has been a deserving
helpnate and has. done her share 10
wards their success. - f,~fs !
To Mr.. and Mrs. Roquet have beer
born nine children, all living ant
with the parents, are enjoying sgoot
health. Those OF them who nav
bfanched out in life for themselve
are doing well and inherited iron
their parents the habits of indnstr.
and saving, which are a heritage o
which few can boast. The child
rem are:
Cora c., married to Frank Hocket
and lives in Flora, Oregon; have nvt
children, Bernice, Pearl, Olive, Addit
and Harry. au 81
Chester A., married Florence King
have four children. Glenn, Vollie, Pan
sy and Virgil; live east of Fremont
George r., married Grace Lam
phere; have FIVE children, Clyde, Yer
ME, Donald, Georgia and Edna; i've
east of Fremont. ". w.
Ira c., married Nellie Weber; have
two children, Flossie and Helen; livt
northeast Of Fremont
Effie c., married Andrew Waltman
have three children, Reva, Adella anC
Orval; live north of Fremont. b.
Ethel, married c. o. Robbins; have
one child, Irene; live northeast o
Fremont, but will move soon to thei
new home in Butler county. fs,
Homer A., Waiter A. and Lewi
Earl at home and unmarried. t..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
MEETS IN pgs MONIES.
The intercollegiate Prohibition Ora.
toricai Contest.

AOllOdi NOHhSSIs
The Central Holiness University
was unsuccessful in its efforts to Sc
cure the State intercollegiate Prohi.
bition Oratorical Contest this year, al
though its invitation was considered
favorably. In view of the fact that
the State Collegiate Prohibition
Oratorical Association convention and
contest was held last year at the uni
versity, it was decided by those in
charge to hold the event this year at
Highland Park college, Des MONIES.
The date is March 25 and 26 for the
convention, the oratorical contest COM
ing on the last evening. A. A. Heath
win represent the Central Holiness
university on the program at the state
contest with his Grafton on "The
Emancipation of Self which won first
place at the c II. U. orat rical contest
last month. Paul Lawson is the al,
ternate.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
! Central M. e. church.

Sunday was of more than ordinary
interest. There were about 375 pres
ent at Sunday school and large con.
|gregation was present at the morning
service. During the service vote
was taken among the men, regarding
the question of the re-submission of
the liquor question to the people for
ia popular vote. The bill is now be-
fore the legislature at Des Moines and
is question of vital Importance. The
vote taken was in favor of the re-
submission of the question, by large
majority. A duet, Rock, Of Age" was
sung by Mrs. Garfield and Mr.. Cor
don, and a special solo, I'm Pilgrim"
was also rendered by Mr.. Gordon. DIR.
Allen preached a special sermon in
the interest Of men, taking as his text
Romans l:5: But we have received
grace and apostleship, for obedience
to the faith among all nations, for His
name After rapid delineation of
the character of st. Paul in his work
as an apostle of Christ, DR.. Allen con
fined his remarks mostly TO two heads,
that of "Apostleship" and "obedi-
.ence." He sketchel the growth and
characteristics OF the early church
and gradually led his hearers into
fields Of Christian service and actiy.
ity in more modern times. Toward
.the end OF his discourse he spoke en-
Enthusiastically of the Laymen's Mis-
sionary Momevent which started in a
proyer meeting In the Fifth Avenue
PRESBYTERIAN church In New York.
The idea Of this work was the Evan
gelizatlon OF the World in this Gener-
alton This Is an inter-denomina'
tIonAI movement among the men 81
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
They Game By RalI.

A big crowd of traders was in the
city Saturday. The greater per cent
of them came to town Dy rail to do
their shopping. The Iowa Central de-
pot was packed in the afternoon with
traders who had their arms full of
bundles.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
Judgment For Plaintiff.

In judge Preston's court in Newton
last week decision was given for the
plaintiff in the case OF Behner q Beh-
ner VS.. Mrs. G. Hink, which was a suit
on note for pianos The judgmenta,
Interest and costs are about $1,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
PosroFFlcE TO JAaNAelN.
Cedar Fails Editor Recommended b,
II Representative Pickett.

Washington, D. c., March 1S.-Rep-
resentative Pickett has selected }. w.
Jarnagin for postmaster at Cedar
Falls. He viii succeed Postmaster
Snyder, whose term ended last De
cenber.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
pIsappearanee Of = Landmark.

The old home place of Joseph Jones,
Sir, that was located at the corner of
First avenue west and b street, has
started on its journey to the Power
Addition where it is to be repaired
and remodeled into neat tenement
property. The locality where the
house has stood seems strangely emp
~ without the old landmark.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
Ducks Are Plentiful.

A number of oskaloosa hunters
Who have been at Keithsburg and 9TH
or points ON the river returned last
evening and to-day and all had big
strings of birds. All say that the
shooting has been the best they have
seen in years. The birds were thrown
back by the recent storms and good
hunting has existed almost two weeks.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18

Property Appraisement Progressing.
The work of the assessors is so
planned that 1t must be completed by
The first OF April. at which time 1t is
reported to the city council. which is
then convened as a board OF review,
to make equalization Of the work OF
The officers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18
Balance on hand

bdidnCc Ou manu- ''''' YIiOJiOP'o-
Mr.. Perry in leaving the Iowa dis
trict TO take charge of the higher of.
fee of Secretary-Treasurer of the
national body has the following con
clusion to his report:
..In severing my official connection
with Distric- No IL, ! do so with more
or less reluctance, but have the con-
ISOLATION of knowing that whoever may
be- the successful candidate tha- the
interest of our district will be just as
jealousy guarded by him as they have
been by me in the past. Having been
honored for number of years TO the
highest Offices within the gift of our
members, shall ever cherish with
grateful remembrance their kindness,
and If at any time / can assist by my
personal influence TO furnish inspira-
ton for greater achievements in the
future, you may rest assured that
viii stand ready at all times 10 carry
this purpose into effect.
"The elimination OF my ambitions
has been realized. and some OF the
ideals that I have heretofore advo.
Gated have become the established
policies OF this district organization.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-03-18

and other districts, and sister craft
organizations look upon District No.
1s as being pre-eminently in the front
ranks of organized labor for efficiency
and progressiveness. and express the
hope that the future will be even
brighter than the past.
Il now return TO you the trust re-
posed in me, and wish for the officers
and members the largest measure of
success for the future.
Respectfully,