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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

were given at School Hall, Mr.. Da-
vis's Moving Picture Show, Monday
and Tuesday night.
Prof. Miller went over to Vinegar
Bend last Friday afternoon to aid in
concert given there that that night.
He attended a Sunday School Con-
venntion at Fruitdale Saturday
A Grand Gold medal Contest for
w. G. T. U. work has been arranged
by Prof. Miller at Vinegar Bend,
Friday night Feb. 26. Speakers from
Leakesville Graded High School
Fruitdale and Deer Park, will take
part. Leakesvllle is quite fortunate
10 have said speakers ready. Leakes-
vile School is on the top round in
this work, and will make inter state
with Ala. of it now.
The Expression Club met in School
Hall, Jan. 20, 1909, in honor of James
Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet,
and gave most delightful program,
to large appreciatlve audience,
Miss Townsend is to be cOngratula-
ted for the most excellent work done
by her expression class and her I'M
firing efforts in said work. The
regular program began with a Biog
raphy of Riley by Miss Agnes Den
mark A number of his poems were
given consisting of Love Lyrics, Di-
alect, and natures sweetest thoughts
in poems .'Fhe. Windy Day, The
Blossoms on the Trees, The Bun A
way Boy, THE BUNDLE Bee were
all given in thatprosaic style so much
used by Liley, The Monument.
holding truth as the guiding star was
beautiful. A very interesting and
timely paper was read by Nh John
Colbert. entitled In Lockerbee
Street. " The piece was very fOrci-
BILE and interesting. Mr.. Colbert is
the Rising Star, medalist in our
schools it seems, as he has been so
successful thus far Little Clara
Hays deserves, special mention as
,medalist as she is right, along with
Mr. Colbert in uhe work. She is
quite student, and we'll talented
Song: Mountain Maids In 7itation"
wrs .sweetly sang by Drusie. Fergu@
son, - Myra Pool accompanist.
{ The splendid Theory work done
blythe Expression Class, shown by
the good grades made on thorough
examination, is az demonstration
thatsmuch valuable knowledge is be-
ing gathered from the pains taking
instruction of Miss Townsend, who
is indeed, an artist in her line. The
deeper the pupils go in the worb the
more interesting they become.
The music and Expression Glasses
are great benefits to our School, the
Pride of our progressive town.
ZENDA.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
Midnight Cry.
TROS. H. NELSON

A vigorous elucidation of the
prophetic portions of Scripture re-
speeding the present strained con-
ditions Of affairs celestial terrestrial
political social and religious as har-
bingers of the second coming of
Christ. Intensely interesting. 1866
pages. Paper binding Price 25c.
Gospel Ribbon Bookmarks.
We have for bookmarks the fol-
wing poems. Submission, Learn
Him, The Cross, My Boast, Mis-
onary Battle Song, The Lord will
rovide, Well Some Day Know,
he Paradise of God, Unanswered
ct. The ribbons are silk with
attn face for the printed side. They
re nine incnes long and two and
ne-fourth wide. The colors are
Pink, White, Orange, Lavender
and Light Blue. These gospel
bookmarks are very suitable fol
gifts to friends. The recipient i;
f, likely to read the poem every day
and receive untold benefit thereby
The poems are selections from iht
song book, Garden of Spices, So
postpaid.
1Oc ca chs 90 per dozen. post
paid.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
A Great Spelling Bee.

The meeting of the Mississippi
Teachers Association at Natcl.ez A
pril, 29-30-May 1st will see the
greatest Spelling Bee ever held in
Mississippi From ecch separate
School District, Each College, and
each County will come teams OF five
spoilers to contest. The successful
team will be awarded a beautiful en-
crossed certificate, while the best in-
dividual spellep will be given hand
some gold medal No single event
has ever aroused such general inter
est in the school world of MISSISSIPPI
nj
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

This department is open for contributions
from the various hamlets in Greene County,
and the only exactions are that the commune
catienS be legibly written; devoid of neigbor-
hood gossip; clear of personal reflections or
grudge- paying remarks; and be in every. in
stance SIGNED with the real name of the
author, though if a non de plume is also signed.
printed
Help enliven your family pa2er and boom the
community in which you live by furnishing an
occasional letter pregnant with the various
happenings of your district and dignided in
by correct style and clear dictum These are
the, kind of writing that tell for gpoG and COM
mand respectful reading ever.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
-pIssoIUTIoN PARTNERSHIP NOTICE
State.of Mississippi,
Greene County.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Be it known THAT the G. E. Thomson Lor
Co., has this day dissolved partnership; G. e
Thomson having Withdrawn from the firm
Known as the c. E, Thomson Lumber Company
Not tncorporated) and e, L. Thomson ant
warren Nj. Thomson assuming control OF thu
r,ompa,fy. said r.. L. Thomson and Warren M
rrb,mson assuming all debts owedby the firm
ard collecting all accounts due said firm! G
Thamson not to be responsible for. AM
debts owed by the C, E. Thomson LUMBER TO-
nox.te collect any accounts due the nrm'
witness our signatures this the 18TH DAY o
C. e. THOMSON,
Ell THOMSON,
WIN. THOMSON.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
MarveIs in Metaphor.
THOS. H. NELSON

Ten wonderful sermons each on
different subject. They explain
in a new and original way many
difficult Scriptures THE SCI iptures
are adorned exalted and glorified
and inspiration proved a possibility
by this majestic manual which is
in itself an inspiration" Paper
binding. Price 10c.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
c;rr.rhread barometer.

4 reliable barometer has been man.
ufactured out of gingerbread. When
1t is fair the gingerbread is crisp, but
when it is going to rain the "barome-
ter is soft and spongy. Its designer
doesn't tell what to do with the GIN
eerbread when it grows stale, but he
probably eats it before then.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
stranne Lake in Africa.

That strange African lake, Lake
Tchad, has been the subject of renewed
attention within the last two years,
and the fact that in period OF ~
years 1t alternately increases. and de-
creases in size and depth seems to
have been well established.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
PRITCHARD, ALA.

Pritchard, Ala, Feb. %, 1909. -
AS saw my name in your paper ]
will come again. ~ :
Jas. W. Byrd and Oscar McMiIlon
arrived from Leakesville Monday
to take in Mardi Gras in Mobile
Jas. w. got his mask on and had a
fine time with Mardi -Gras boys; his
face was so black till It shined-he
was a master sight.
Mr. w. T. McMillon had sad call
on Tuesday morning, this was an an
gel call and took his little daughter,
Alice, to rest in Heaven. Little,Al-
ice was only a young tot and is miss
ed very much by the family. The
burial took place at. Pine Ridge yes
teeday at 2.45 P. M.
Well Editor | havn.l got any more
news worth while writing for. the
good readers.
Goodbye,
OSCAR McMILLON. Z
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
The Jscxdaws of Pulborousn

large number of jackdaws have
for some time past made their home in
the tower of Pulborough church, and
by pecking at the mortar have so Sc
riously damaged the roof of the church
that it is estimated that $500 will be
required to repair it.-Loridon Stand,
ard
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

State of Mississippi,
51T Greene County.
Personally appeared before me- W.
thomson, a Justice of the Peace OF SAID coun
tyS and state, c. F., Thomson, E. L. thomson
and Warren NJ Thomson, who asknowieogso
tbat they signed and delivered the foregoing
;,,strument. on the day and year mentioned as
their act and deed,
witness my signature. this the ia day Of
February 1909,
$50 w. w. THOMSON, J. F.. 9TH DIS.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
A Sad State of Affairs.

A generation is growing up that
knows not the merits Of good wine
and no effort is being made TO educate
it in the k"~~,- - u g n~e ..,c~i -
Z t5,a t.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

If there is anything on earth that
will try all the Christian graces of the
average man, it Is to crawl into a
union suit on a chilly morning only
10 discover that the washerwoInan has
turned it wrong side out.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
I ~ 4
MARRIAGES. RRI
Sta8@lEzzIES2gga 1yII
GREEN-DAUGHDRILL

This Marriage notice fell into our
hands last week and we regret that
it inadvertently failed of Insertion
then "Married:-Bt the residence
of the brides parents, Mr., and Mrs.
S. l.. Green, in McLain, on the 18th
.6f Feb. 1909 at. 1902. NJ, Mr.. Jo-
.seph Daughdril and Miss Pearl
Green. by Rev. Vim. T. Beall,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
The Unfortunate Possession

There. is nothing which so n'lc.l
makes for the misery not only of its
possessor but of all =, az 50 IN
fortunate as to be ultra -" asso-
ciated with him or W :, rs ~ ua-
governed and unrCesc!.. ~ - s..
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
WOOD-BEARD.

MARRIED, -At9the residence OF
the brides parents ip Merrill, Miss,
on the 21st February at P. NJ, Mr..
John Wood and Miss Ida Beard. Rev.
VIM IT Reall officiating. III
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

The 1st Quarterly Meeting for the
Leakesvihe Charge, M. E. Church
South, is appointed for Feb. 9th
and 2Sth-Fourth Saturday and
Sunday. Bro. NJ. B, Scarborough
Presiding Elder, authorizes me to
announce services for both days,
morning and evening The business
meeting will be held Saturday after
noon at o'clock The public is in
vited. o fe
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

A fellow doesn't always know where
to place his sympathy. A Massachus-
sets man with so children was ar
rested for nonsupport of recently ar
rivei twins.-Toledo Blade.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
Marriage Licenses.

Week ending Feb. 10th:
2-2O-O9. A. G.. Inquest to Mrs. MAJ
ry X. Stephens. f
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
BIRTHS (
SkAGMSsR2GQgk \

BORN, unto Mr.. and Mrs. R. D..
Cochran at Jonathan, Miss, on Feb.
20, 1909, boy.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

Mrs. Geo. A. Metzger went down
to the Gulf City the first of the week
to spend few days with Mrs. NJ.
A. Metzger, her mother-in-law.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

Charley J. Miller is oyer at the
Stafford Springs at Vossburg, Miss.
drinking that fine mineral Water for
his health VIII Oh. has been bad every
since he fell on the counter some
weeks back and broke a rib.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
LEAKEsvILE SCHOOL ITEMS.

The School is doing fine work in
each department. Quite interesting
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
John T. Cornell, Sect

Its with pleasure we observe that
the Bank of Leakesville has been
appointed a State Depository for
the State of Mississippi. Notice their
commission being published in that
corner of the HERALD sold for ad-
vertising purposes to this financial
institution. There is scarcely bank
IN Mississippi any more richly de-
serving of trust by the State with a
portion of it's business, we9dare say
than this self same Bank of Eeakes-
vile.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

T, NJ. Baldwin is in town this week
from Nicely getting ready to yank
the Turner Building out from on lot
next to Miller store and roll it away
to plot of ground adjacent to the
Pool house now occupied by Mr., and
Mrs. S. J. Green. Mr.. Turner fig
ures to erect two story brick build
ing on thelo thus vacated, 1.-THE first
floor to be equipped possibly as a
drugstore while the upstairs will be
chopped up into neat Offices; This 7 ii
brick front will face the court house
square street. So,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
GREENE COUNTY HERALD,

MAKE certainty OF the proper mention in
this column of any locals coming to your
knowledge by putting the once in touch with
the data. Ii you have a visitor or go visiting
yourself. or stumble on any likely matter OF
reading interest tell us bout IT or drop q
memorandum OF 1T .fnSthe postofice. The
HERALD wants to keep up with all the happen
ings. but we need your help as well as kindly
criticism. Don't let timidity or false sense
OF proprlety keep good live news item under
cover. ~rfe e s
FRIDAY 49,. February 26, 1863
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

Lawrence Clark alighted from the
train Wednesday, a returner from
Moss Point where he had been to
market some squared timber, He
says those millmen down there were
indeed eager and joyous to see. logs
come floating in from the freshets as
they had about exhausted their sup
plies, owing to the long drought.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

1t is unofficlally current that the
Bear Greek Mill Co. viii either buy
the Planer plant in town and move
it out as an adjunct to their mill
plant proyer, or else install an OFT
and out new outfit Of their own in
the nlanpr-iinp
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

The Womans Home Missionary
Society meets Tuesday March End.
at Methodist Episcopal Church, at
3 o'clock P. M. Al interested are
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

csbby and His Fare.
Cabby is the same the world oae,
Wen you ccr1e to Ray, vGI are soor
col,r y ceI --s aoazs-e -.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

The Baptist Ladies Aid will hold
their business meeting with Mrs.
Anding Wednesday March 3rd. All
are requested to be present.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

February 26, 1863
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

Richter: Mans great fault is thai
he has so many small ones.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

w. A. HA VS..
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

A party of Leakesville School went
to Vinegar Bend this evening anent
a w. G. T. II. Medal Contest, Prof.
Miller chaperoning,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26

In Leakesville today between
trains were Mrs. ", D, higgins and
the baby of her household. Her
brother, youngster in his teens,
was also along.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-02-26
NOTICE.

equeSted to come.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Wen, Mr. Saunders, have you any
business with meY'
i was introduced to you, you know"
Yes"
IL don't think you know Just who
I am"
Nor You live here in the village,
take it,"
Yes, but who am II"
Il understood that your name was
Saunders"
And so It Is. but what Saunders,
sir-what SaundersT"
II really can't say"
mo. sir. you can't. but l can. I am
the Saunders. sir. and the only Saun-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
THE DAYS FABLE.
u II

Once upon c time al the Wolves in the
forest were thrown into great conster-
nation and made very indignant by the
statement Of the Lion that they were
bad lot They met in packs and al
together, and the more they talked the
matter over the madden they got The
general feeling was that something should
be done and It was in2Ily decided to
demand Of the Lion 10 retract his state
ment. When the matter was put up to
him he hemmed and bawed and hawed
and hemmed and finally answered;
But you are Wolves, aren't your
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Mr.. Newlywed (watching hockey ganel-
This reminds me- so much Of home.
Mr.. LOngWed-In what wayl
Mr.. Newlywed-Why, those little balls
they are knocking around look so much
Ike the biscuits my wife makes every
morning
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
THE USUAL RESULT.

land It viii be shown that the Beef
Trust has divided its territory under a
geDtlemsn's agreement. Send lIvers up
five cents apiece for that"
Five cents, sir
And the article goes on to say that our
fines this time viii be double what they
were before. That's a direct threat at
an honest industry, and honest Industry
must fling It back Raise the price Of
pork two cents a pound"
She's boosted. sir
And the government IS to break up
tie combination If II takes every dollar
in the Treasury. 1t means to drive US
to the wall, but we can't be drove. Raise
the price Of guano and tuck three cents
pound on to the price Of veal"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

ders that predicted the coolest weather
and the most snow for December that
we had had In twenty years
"And We had less snow and milder
weather than for twenty-five years be-
FORE
Yes, sir, we did, acknowledge We
did. but l predicted, sir. and I was look
ed upon as q great man. sir, and the
people Of this town are still gazing at
me in admiration and wondering how
in thunder can turn things hind-side-
before and not escape case OF the
measlesI'
JOE KERR.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

-'An your letters received 7 send you
the dollar asked for. but can't you figure
that you are still four cents outT
AS promptly as II she had been & bust
ness man closing up & $4,000 deal she
replied.
Thanks Nc. I can't figure that way.
As I begged my stationery and stamps
from the neighbors I an Just $1O0 IN
pocket IN your ease
= have Always had a tender hear5 Cor
widows" smiled the Insurance man. but
In this case don't think there Is any call
for my sympathy II her neighbOrs have
held out she'll be wearing q seal-skin sac
que this winter JOE KERR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
SHE'LL GET ALONG.

More than a year ago" said the Insur-
snce man. y received a letter from
person IN one OF the Western states which
said that the writer was 3 widow and
asked for little financial assistance She
wasn't very greedy. but would let me OF
with 3 dollar ] showed the letter into
pige0n-h0le and paid no more attention
20 t. Next week another came Then q
third and g fourth, and as q matter Of
fact one came Cor each week IN the year
until had D Of them The widow had
spent S104 IN her efforts 70 obtain
e dollar from ne I thought such per
sistency deserved an answer Of some
sort. and SO ] wrote her:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

''Yes. Of course" was the reply.
And you must yourselves acknowledge
that Wolves are bad lotT-'
Never. That's where you are mis-
taken That's where you do Us rank in
justice. That's where you have put the
whole country IN error. We are here 70
ask you TO correct your mistake"
And what is it5-'
Why. il is that wolves are the most
humble. lowly and virtuous Of all the IN
habitants OF the forest. and that it is
the internal Rabbits that are bringing
disgrace on the country at large For
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
ONE OF THE, PROPHETS

At the village pOstof5ce I was intro
duced to a man named Saunders. but as
I was IN a hurry Just then 1 did little
more than pass the time OF day Two
hours later he came down TO the Inn and
inquired for me, and when I came down
stairs he stepped forward and said:
MY names Saunders"
''Yesz"
I've were introduced at the postofice
Just before noon"
''Oh, yes"
He helped himself to ! chair and sign
ed for me 70 take another, and then
fdgited around SO long that l finally
asked
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

First Hobo-Goin' South for the winter.
Pete?
Second Hobo-Oh. I s'pose so. The IN
eonveaiences Of travel IS great. but tshud-
deringly) if yOuse stays here, youse has
got to chsE--cc clothes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

proofs behold this Teddy Bear. which We
found in the path. maDgled and dead.
as you see, Just after rabbit had been
seen consulting the head Of a certain
Trust Can you longer doubtT'
"Ah, ! see" said the Lion. 81 was
mistaken and you are mistaken Instead
Of blaming either the Wolves OF the Rab-
bits We must have the Ground Hogs on
the carpet and ask them what they mean
by such conduct
Moral:
It's the other fellow that did II.
JOE KERR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

= am happy" she murmurs. twas you
who were near
With another I'd find It unpleasant"
His lips are struck dumb with al ecStatic
fear,
Lest his speech mar the Joy that IS pres
cnt
A misleading thing IS e young girls
chance word,
Too uncertain at best 70 risk fate on
i an glad. she went on, for so often
I've heard
EOw easily you get a skate on"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
A Young Girls Chance Word.

Ike shadows they glide Ger the glisteH-
Ing ice
Her mind Is bent solely on pleasure,
While be thinks Of blossoms OF orange
and rice
And a dance TO the wedding march
measure.
Her skate comes untied-there's sweet
little scream
her
Then he kneels 81 her feet as il IN q
dream,
Yet she knows not that Cupid has
crowned her
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
scene-Chieago.

Scene-Chicsgo.
Office Of the Beef Trust.
Curtain rises on magnate seated at his
desk with morning paper in his hand.
Private secretary st other desk Magnate
suddenly gives start Of surprise.
p S-~Has It Conner"
at has. We are In luck. This IS what
we are waiting FOR. Listen. The secret
service men have been on trail Of the
Beef Trust for the last six months That
means that beef is to go up two cents a
pound tomorrow.
Yes. sir. have It down.
land the Trust viii again be convict
ed Of rebatlng and underbilIingr Put up
mutton three cents"
shes up, SIR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

shes raised and tucked. sir
well. that's about all This is the ex-
cuse we've been waiting for. and II the
people are mulcted to the tune Of ten
or fifteen dollars during the next year let
EN- blame the government for It. II the
government IS smashed let it blame IL
self" JOE KERR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
THERE YOU ARE.

westOn-Did you congratulate Bronson
on his marriage2
PrestOu-I Couldn't don't know his
wife
weston-Then you might have wished
her happiness.
Prestoa-I couldn't do that ! know
Bronson.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1909-10-01
To Kill Flies.

The London Lancet, the l'11l
medical journal of the world j.
that the best and simplest fy-NIf'
a weak solution of formaldehya!.
water 1.-TWO teaspoonsful to the 4
Place in plates or saucers thrOasl
the house. Ten cents worth o.,
maldehyde will last an Ordinary
lily all summer. 1t has no onSl
smell, is fatal to disease organ
and is practically non-polson0n
cept to insects. :,
Pyrethrum powder, which nas
bought at any drug store, p pun
the house will also kill the MES