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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
ATTENTION. VETERANS FOR
REST CAVALRY

General headquarters of the Forrest
Cavalry Corps will be Dining Room
B. Gayoso Hotel. Memphis, during the
Reunion June 8. 8 and 10. All men
who at any time served under the or
ders of General N. B. Forrest, and re-
NAMED faithful to our cause until the
close Of the war, or previously honor
ably discharged, are earneslyrequest-
ed to call and register and secure
badges.
Efforts are being made to secure
mounts for all who attend. Members
are requested to join us in the P rade
on foot. if they cannot secure mounts.
Memphis having been the home Of our
Peerless Commander and his last rest
ing place. we should Strive thus to
show our appreciation Of his matchless
career.
A general meeting for organization
and election Of commander will take
place at 10 clock a. M, Wednesday,
June 9, 1909, at the Merchants Ex-
change. southeast corner Court Square.
corner Second and Court streets. Ev-
cry member is earnestly requested to
attend this meeting.
H, A. Tyler, Lieut.. Gen..
Commanding Forest Cavalry Corps.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

Brandon Green visited in Tupelo
Saturday and Sunday.
A beautiful song service was held
at the Presbyterian church Sunday
night.
Mrs. Clint Steinberger entertained
the Embroidery Club Thursday alter
noon.
w. F. Tucker Chapter U. D. c.,
will meet with Mrs. R. L, Neubert,
Friday, May 7.
Mrs. Efie Henderson, of Yorkville,
Tenn, is the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
W. j. Murphree.
Rev. Moseley and H. L. Morrison
represented Okolona at the Presbytery
iu Nettleton last week.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

ing OF many years from its celebra-
ton Of the 400th anniversary Of John
Calvin.
DR.. Frierson. in his address on
CaIvins doctrine of in fantsalvation,
made it plain that the distinguished
reformer never taught the doctrine OF
infant damnatlon.
Rev. A. o. Price. Tupelo. and Elder
E. G. Boyd, Pontotoc, we're elected
commissioners to the general assem-
bly,, which meets in Atlanta, Ca, May
IS, 1910.
Two Of the most important. actions
Of the Presbytery were oyertTes to
the general assembly. First, request
ing the assembly to make a change in
the church government permitting a
term ,eldership; second, an overture
requesting the assembly u incorporate
in the confession Of faith the following
deliverance c. the jackson general as
sembIy Of 1902, which reads as fol-
lows; I'VE are persuaded that the
holy scriptures when fairly interpreted
amply warrant us in believing that all
infants who die in infancy are includ-
ed in the election of grace and are
regenerated~ and saved by Christ
through the spirit"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

The Rev. j. E. Hobson, at present
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Water Valley Miss. has accepted a
call to become pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church of Memphis, sue
ceeding the Rev. DR.. Neel in charge.
He will enter upon his work in Mem
phis on June 1st. For the past II
years Rev. Hobson has been pastor at
Water Valley. His worth as minis
ter and citizen has long been recos-
nized and he has been complimented
by several calls to prominent churches,
all Of which he has declined Rev.
Hobson is an old Chickasaw county
boy and has many friends here who
will be pleased to hear of his advance
ment.
The Tupelo Cornce and Roofing
Works has just closed contract with
the trustees Of A. & M. College to put
the tin roof on the mammoth new dormii-
tory being built there. This is quite a
contract even for this hustling firm and
shows that they are always after the
good things in their line. If you have
any tin work in large or small chunks
drop them a line at TupeIo and wide
awake representative will call on you.
You can get them by telephone, tele-
graph or mail.<
Rev. Mosely is holding spec al SER
vices at Crawford this week.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
Mrs. w S. Hitch left Sunday 70,

Mrs. w. S. Hitch left Sunday for
her home in Dublin, after brief visit
with relatives and friends here.
Reports from Aberdeen are very
flattering in regard to arenewal Of con-
struction work on the Aberdeen &
Tombigbee Valley railroad.
Miss Mary Peel Gum entertained
the Embroidery Circle Friday after
noon. Delicious refreshments wele
served. Several invited guests, also
attended.
There will be no services at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday on
account Of the rev val at the Baptist
church,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
NOTICE OF NONRESIDENT.
The State of Mississippi,
Cbickasaw County.

To Western Security Co.. ofWynd-
ham copnty, Conn, and Eostern Bank
ing CO., of 70 Milk St. Boston. Mass.
You are commanded to appear be.
fore the Chancery Court Of the End
District Of the County of Chickasaw,
in the said State. on the 1st Monday
Of June A. D. 1909, to defend the suit
in said Court Of Anderson Burdine.
wherein you are defendants.
Witness my hand as Clerk, with
the seal Of said Court hereto affixed,
this the LIST day Of February. AID. 1909.
T. w. HAMILTON, Clerk.
By w. j. WILLIAMS, D. c.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
AN OPEN LETTER.
Tupelo. Miss. Apr. 26. ]

Tupelo, Miss, Apr. 26, 1909.
To Whom 1t May Concern: This
IS to certify that S. w. Newell and w.
P. Dobbins actually paid the Mobile
& Ohio Railroad Co. for a train Of
twenty-seven (27) coaches and one
baggage car for the special train to
Columbus on April 23rd; that they
tried to secure thirty-two 1927 coaches
by actually paying for same the even
ing before; that they we're under con-
tract to pay the company full local fare
for all passengers in excess Of sixty
(60) to a coach.
(Signed) C. j. Paessle.y
Ticket Agent NJ. & 0. R. R.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

A great 5000 candlepower arc light
has been hung on Main street in front
Of. the Masonic temple, which will give
Okolona "A Great White Way" al
most equal to New Yorks famous
Broadway.
One Of the hardest hailstorms ever
known here accompanied the shower
last Friday.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

Revival services by Rev. Preston, Of
Tubelo. began at the Baptist church
Tuesday night. Rev. Joshua Gravett.
Of Denver, Colo, is expected later to
assist in the meeting.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSO-
CITATION ORGANIZES.

He Okolona Build
ing and Loan Asso-
citation received its
charter back from
the Secretary Of
State and held their
first business meet
ing Thursday morn
ing in the First Ma
tional Bank and
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
Cbe Messenger

TIE ESsENGER accepts display adyer
easements from reputable business men ane
drms at 26 cents per inch each Insertion. aao
bus ness reading notices, or locals, az ~
ceLts FER line for nrst insertoh' Q cents pei
line each additional insertion. Ii cuts are
used, 25 per cent addltionali no wood bases.
NOTICES OF marriages, deaths, lodge soclais-
church or other entertainments, are ADMIT
TED free II limited 70 10 lines AZ IN Excess
OF 10 iuCs must be laid for AZ 10 cents per
line, cash for same 10 accompany me copy
An legal notices at legal rates, payable pc.
fore aifilavit of publication Is nled.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

elected a board Of directors and Of
hcers.
Some OF our strongest men morally
and financially are behind this COM
pany and is success from the start.
The first series Of $4,000 has been
subscribed and several homes are now
under construction by the company,
and demands 70 many more have been
filed. The following directors we're
elected at the morning session: R.
w. Chandler, ). S. Rowe, w. E.
Savage, E. S. Elliott. c. R. King, R. j.
West and Walter Smith.
In the afternoon the directors met
and elected
R, j. West President
r. w. Chandler, Vice President.
A. L. Jagoe. Secretary-Treasurer.
A. I. Stovall, Attorney.
This organization means more for
Okolona than any thing done here in
many years and should and will have
everyone's support and good wishes.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

on the evening of April 10th when
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smith celebrated
the 18th anniversary OF their union.
The already handsome home was rem
dered even more attractive by the IN
terror having been recently and artist
cally rearranged. The soft glow OF
many lights. the subtle odor Of cut
flowers, the sweet strain Of the orches-
ira, the lovely women elegantly gowned,
the .faultlessly eroomed gallants caused
one to truly exclaim, may the lives Of
our hest and hostess remain ever as
fresh and green as the delicately frond-
ed ferns that grace pedestal and
stand"
From the bowl Of refreshing frappe
which was served in the spacious re-
cepion hall one was ushered into the
parlor, decorated in white and green,
there to meet Mr.. Smith and his bride
Of fifteen years, Mr.. and Mrs. Renolds
Smith, Of jackson. Miss, Mr.. Leroy
Smith and Mother Smith" Of Birm-
ingham, Ala.
In the dining room delightful re,
freshments were served in two courses
amid occasional Japanese chimes,
as the gentle zephyrs stirred the ever
green's suspended from the chandelier.
The brilliant array Of cut glass dis
played upon several tables in the libra
ry testified to The popularity and to the
numerous friends Of Mr.. and Mrs
Smith.
Each guest was presented with a
unique souvenir Of the pleasant evening
of which the writer wishes them many
returns. A Guest.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
PRESBYTERY ADJoURNS.


IL 4 IcSDylcTy Oh
East Mississippi,
which was in
session all last
week in Nettie-
ton. adjourned
Friday evening
to meet at Plant
ersville. August
"a, 1909. This
Preshytery was
the most interest
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
. CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our friends for appreciative
services and sympathy in our late be-
reavement. in the>death Of wife and
daughter. for which we pray for choic-
est blessings Of heaven on all.
R, L. Fitzgerald.
W. B. Mcdowell,
M. E. Mcdowell.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05

Report of the Condition Of
The
First National Bank
at okolona. Mississippi
at the Close Of Business, April 70 W
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts 5 23'44o-9o
Secured 29.352eO
Unsecured 227.97 29,5oO.5I
y . p circulation 100000
Premium on US. Bonds $3.50
Bonds, Securities, Etc. l'ol3.oo
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures IO,OlS.99
Due from State Banks
and Bankers o,o5o.U
Due from approved re-
serve agents I,IOo.oo
Notes Of other National Banks 6O.OO
Checks and other cash items o5.42
Fractional paper curren
cy. nickels, cents 63.z4
LecaI.tender notes 1880 | . 9AA %
Specie 2,669.30 ~ ''o0
Redemption fund with
u. S Treasurer, 10
per c. Of circulation) 5OO.OO'
$86,743.44
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in S2o,OOO.OO
Undivided profits, less
expenses and taxes
paid 1871
Natl Bank Notes Outstanding 9,o/5.OO
Due to State Banks and
Bankers 0,oIU.ol
Deposits
Individual deposits sub
iect to check 34.650.H
Time Certificates of
Deposit $4,000
4O,35O77
Bills payable, including certiG-
Gates Of deposit for
money borrowed 100000
$50, 743.44
State of Mississippi
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
OKOLONA, MISS. MAY. 5. 1903
@WANTSask

For Sale at Bargain-Show cases,
cheese cutter counters. etc. Call on
j. Dahmer at the Vienna Bakery
Rooms For Rent---Cor.Main & Cen
ter SITS. Terms reasonable. j. K. Ezell.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
S86,743.44

Mr.. Tom Gates, of Memphis. Tex,
is visiting relatives here this week.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
LETTER FROM OLD RESIDENT.

April %, 1909.
Kind Editor:
Please give out in your
next issue that Mrs. Murdoch and
Mrs. Trice are spending the happiest
week Of their lives here in the home
Of DR.. and Mrs. Staples, We are en-
ioying it all SO much going out sight
seeing, and then our long talks Of the
dear Okolona friends, where our
hearts will ever be turning as long as
we may live. We join in love to you
and all the friends.
Your old S. S. teacher.
M. 7. Trice.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-05
CRYSTAL WEDDING.

- sweet to contem-
plate the lapse Of
time when we real
ize that il serves 10
bind more closely
two hearts. two
lives. two souls. as
" as demonstrated
The true northerner., 1909-01-08

Are DoctorsAn GoOd?|
Foolish question! Yet some people act as if medicine
could take the place of docor The best medicine in
the world cannot do this Have family doctor consult
him frequently, trust him fully. If we did not believe
doctors endorsed Ayers Cherry Pectoral for coughs ad
colds would not offer it to you. Ask your doctor
No alcohol in this cough medicine. C.Ay Co. LoweL Ala@
Pills constipation biouns sick
The true northerner., 1909-01-08

"The Michigan law for the protec-
tion of coal miners is one Of the b st
in the country 1t is a matter Of pride
that our state is foremost in guarding
the lives and health Of her toilers OF
all classes. 1t is not strange that in an
occupation so hazardous numerous ac-
cidents should occur, but by constant
watchfulness these accidents are re-
duced TO the minimum
The true northerner., 1909-01-08
Employment of Children.

"As compared with the previous yea
the year just closed shows a decrease
of nearly 40 per cent in the number
of children under sixteen years of age
employed in this state. Michigan was
among the FIST of the states to enact
laws regulating the employment of
children, and 10 the faithful enforce
ment Of these laws is due in great
measure the gratifying improvement
here noted
The true northerner., 1909-01-08

with respect to the several matters
specifically mentioned in this message
and to all other subjects which may
be brought to your attention during
the session upon which you have just
entered, bespeak your most thought
full and painstaking consideration.
You have sworn to discharge a most
important duty to the best OF your
ability and have faith to believe that
at no time will you lose sight of your
solemn obligation to legislate in the
interests Of all the people of our great
state. / would especially urge you to
keep constantly in mind the duty you
owe your constituents to safeguard
their private fortunes as well as the
is Of the state. You can do this
by carefully scanning all measures
which involve the expenditure of pub
lie money so that you shall exercise
the greatest possible measure of econ
omy consistent with the reasonable
needs Of the various objects for which
you must provide and the honor and
Importance of the state.
Having been entrusted by the people
with their most sacred interests, we
will fall short Of full performance of
our duty If we fail to work together
conscientiously and harmoniously to
safeguard and enhance those interests
to the fullest possible extent. To this
end l pledge you my sincere and en-
thusiastic cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
FIRED M. WARNER"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-14
Lc29T@a0cg Coof

tiers with rare feeling and cloquencc.
She is proclaimed the one woman who
suffered for her cause. and today this
suffering suffragette can have about
anything within the gift of her Amer
lean sisters she cares to ask for.
Mrs. Pankhurst's appearance at
Carnegie han in New York a few
weeks ago clearly demonstrated the
wonderful growth and interest in the
question of suffrage in Americas
foremost city. Carnegie hall was des-
isnated to seat IN audience of 5000.
According to Police Captain Post.
who was in charge of the police ar
rangements. nearer 5000 painting. per-
spring and struggling women forced
their way into the hall on this occa-
sion. 1t was an orderly crowd. too.
for Captain Post said so. adding:
The ladies', are behaving as well as
possible, and those gentlemen on the
inside are conducting themselves as
perfect ladies'
1t was only necessary TO take a
casual glance at the tier OF boxes
fringing the gallery to be convinced
that Americas foremost women
have for the once set aside the more
arduous and exacting routine of So
ciety to plunge with heart and soul
into the fight for women's rights.
Among those occupying boxes that
night were Mrs. o. Ii. =. Belmont,
one of the wealthiest and most promi.
net women in New York and New
ports most exclusive sets: Miss Helen
Gould, who inherited many of the
millions left by her late father. Jay
Gould, and who, since his death. has
spent money lavishly upon her pet
charities in an effort, it is said. to
make some renaration for the unchar-
itableness of her grasping and money
accommodating sire; Mrs. Russell Sage,
whose late husbands millions came
to her long after she had passed her
Goth milestone i'm life's journey. and,
like Miss Gould, Is devotin. the re
!. mainder of her years and her multi
millions To the alienation of suffer-
ing: Mrs. J. G. Phelps stokes. VIII }.
as humble Rose Parson. devoted tn
years prior To her marriage To her
millionaire husband, to the bettermcrt
of conditions on the east side, and
Mrs. Clarence Mackay. wife of the
president of the Postal Telegraph and
Gable company, and the foremost saf
frasist in America. There Were hun
dreds of others equally prominent.
and among them might be mentioned
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-14

= UFFRAGETTINC has long since
passed that stage where 1t can
- be designated a fad. 1t is now
a reality. and stern one at that
With the advent of women high in
the social scale within its ranks an
impetus has been given to the cause
of suffrage which is sending it for
ward with such steadily increasing
power that Legislators in all parts OF
the world have begun to realize that
woman's fight for rights is no longer
the hystercal shrek of that class
once sluringy referred TO as The
New Woman but well-organized
and carefully mapped out campaign
of women thoroughly capable of tight
ing their own battles.
The arrival of Mrs. Emeline Panh-
hurst, England's most militant suffra-
gette, on these shores, coupled with
that of Lady Francis Cook, another
English woman, whose fight for suff-
rage has taken her to every corner
of the world where civilization has
penetrated, has brought about an omi-
nous activity among their American
sisters. The civic federation and af-
filiated bodies outdid themselves in
arranging receptions and mass meet
ings for the distinguished visitors,
and wherever their voices We're up
lifted in the great common cause
there was an outpouring of women
that taxed the police to their. utmost
to hold the crowds in check and pre-
vent harm from Detailing them in
their mad crush to see, hear and be
seen.
In applying the term militant to
Mrs, Pankhurst l do SO advisedly. For
It must be remembered Mrs. Pank-
hurst had the temerity to beard the
British lion i'm his very den. mas
much as she invaded the confines OF
the houses of parliament. leading her
hordes of suffragettes. and frem the
hallowed parliament terrace she har-
rangued until she harrangued herself
into Jail. This was not all. Running
counter to the orders of London
stoics-thc police, or ''bobbies," as all
well-regulated Britishers dub them
she held mass meetings in all parts
OF London, and again and again
landed in Jail. The last time she
served her prison term. and when she
emerged from her Incarceration sha
was proclaimed and heralded as the
s.ffragette of suffra gettes. And why
shouldn't she be? Didn't she twist
the lions tail?
OF her experiences in London. and
hurst recounted to her American sis
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-14

Mrs. Borden Hartman, Mrs. John
Mulholland. Mrs. Henry Phipps. Mrs.
Ebert II. Gary and Mrs. William NJ
Wins. whose husband once had al
pirations to be New York's mayor.
These are names to conjure with. for
each and every one of them have
plunged into the suffrage movement
with all the earnestness of cultured
women, who have at their command
countless thousands to back them IN
the battle for the ballot.
OF course, the winning over of Mrs.
Belmont to the suffrage movement is
looked upon by those who have fought
so long and against such crush
ing odds. as the most signal vic Or.
of their career. Mrs. Harriet Stan
ton Batch had more to do with Mrs.
Belino nt's CONVERSION, perhaps. then
anyone else. as she was the one who
IL Il announced the conversion of the
mistress of Newport's marble pa.lVe,
Ms Belmont. however, declares trat
the conversion of Mrs. Wins was even
more remarkable than her own. for
to Mrs. Belmont, Mrs. Wins recently
said: Il had rather kick police
mans hat off than listen to an Eng
lish suffragette.''
When Mrs. Pankhurst was intro
duced to her audience by Mrs. Ella
Hawley Crossctt. president of the
state Federation of Women's clubs,
several hundred women occupied seats
on the stage. A partial poll of these
women showed tsat - were teachers.
81 doctors. dentists. ~ social work
crs, IS trained nurses. 120 trade union
lists, 10 musicians. l explorer and
mountain climber Miss Anna Pcck).
civil engineers, 22 architects, 1I6
business women. Is authoresses. >
sculptors. IA journalists. 60 civil serv-
ice women and p lawyers. 1t can
readily be seen that the wave of suf-
frage has invaded every field of en-
deavor adopted by women. Among
the most interested spectators We're
hundreds Of boxmakers, bookbnders.
cigarmakers. decorators. gold-leaf
workers. hat-trimmers. illuminators,
librarians, potters. printers, stenog-
raphers, clerks. textile workers. teleg-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-14

You would he too gracious to call us crazy,
but you would think it. Well, are not telling
you any such stuff or nonsense.
But at Bankhead, Alberta, there is propo-
sition that is turning out $50 tons of coal per da.
and netting $500 per ton profit, and they can't
supply the market. Representing an investment
of S5O,OOO-get out your pencil and figure
$50 tons times $500 equals 81 1890 net profit
per day, 2l2 days of work per year, or total
profit of s237, 44O-over 400 per cent per annum.
Coal is staple article and differs from metal,
and is not speculative proposition, but an in
vcsment that will last long human beings
exist on this sphere.
Coal has been, and is now, the foundation
upon which the wealth of Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana, Iowa and other eastern coast states rest
Because of its coal has followed its develop
S ment of iron and other manufacturing industries
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-14
Now For Your Coal Bills

We can take your ordinary Ignite coal and by
process of grinding, washing and pressing into
Briquettes can supply you with Il better fuel
and at less money than other low grade coal that
you pay Il higher price for
We can mine and manufacture Brquetts for
81 40 per tom and sell +. q. b. the mill for 81 90,
and lay it in your cellar for $500 per ton-a
clear saving of from 500 to S2.15 per ton and
still leave the dealer a profit. Your name is
Joncs-for he pays the freight
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-14
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD

If you suffer from bleeding. itching.
blind ar protruding piles. send me your
address. and | will tell You hoA to
cure yourself at home by the new alb
sorntlon treatment. and will also send
some of this home treatment
free for trial. with references
from Your own locality IL re-
q1estei- Immediate relief and per
mansnt cure assured Send no money.
hut tell others OF this offer. Write tn
day la ArS. n summers. n.N T.
SnGIh EcHd, Ind.