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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-02-11

The Senate en- Friday passed th
bill of Senator OTIS as to costs i,
eases in the original jurisdiction o
the supreme court, with an amend
ment
Considered again Senator Appel
measure to provide for the appcint
ment Of q commissioner TO sell In
stock Of goods Of Clarcndtr count
dispcnsary.
Placed again upon the -.-.."L
Sentor Croft IS resolution a ~ asso
ciate justices.
Among the new bills Of importanc
were:
Mr.. Mauldin-To restrict 5he MS
of taxes, collected by municipal officer
to the purpose for which levied an
prescribed.
Mr.. Christensen-To provide ce'
tain conditions to be imposed upo
insurance companies of like charactt
for the privilege of entering and d,
ing business in this State.
Mr.. Bass-Submitting the rel ] (
those two certain acts, approved ID
cember "a, 1891, and December 2
1892, respectively, and known as &C
Nos. DSS and 272 and fcpnd in voluu
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07
Presbytery at Nettleton.

The Presbytery of East Mississippi
met at Nettleton April II, with a full
representation. The opening sermon
was preached by Rev. A. o. Price,
Pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Tupelo, from the Text Prov. 29-18,
where there is no vision the people
perish" Rev. ]. w. Mosely, Jr.. OF
Okolona was chosen Moderator, J. R.
Morrison of Okolona, Clerk protein.
An overture was sent up to the Gen.
eral Assembly for a change in the con-
fession of faith relative to the elect in
FAINT clause, making clear the belief of
the church that no infants dying in in
fancy are lost.
Another overture was sent up to the
General Assembly asking that the of.
fees of Elder and Deacon be made fol
a time limit.
A third overture was for appoint.
ment of a Woman Travelling Secretary
whose duty it shallbe to visit the Won
en- of the various churches in The inter
ests Of Foreign Missions.
An unusual amount of business was
transacted, perfect harmony prevail
ing throughout the entire session.
The Presbytery was royalty enter
tanned by the good people of Nettletor
Rev. A. o. Price of Tupelo and Elder
E. G. Boyd of Pontotoc were elected
commissioners to the General Assem-
,ly which meets at Savannah. Ga
Nay goth.
Tupelo congregation was represent.
ID at the Presbytery by Mr.. P. F. Ca
others and Rev. A. O. Price.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07
Tuaelo Athletic Club

At a business meeting of the club,
at which every one in town interested
in baseball was asked especially to be
present, it was decided to put out a
baseball team under the management
Of the Tupelo Athletic Club. Mr.. Jas.
A. Finley was unanimously elected
Manager and G. P. Maynard his Assis.
tant. The Club expects to put out a
team that will hold it's own with any
team in this territory, and work will
begin Immediately on the grounds. The
new grandstand built last Sc son is a
complete wreck, and a new n in its
stead will be erected as quickly as pos
sible.
There will be absolutely no hired mer
on this years team, and no n but
Club members can play. Any one de.
string to join the Club will kindly give
their name to David Harkey or Geo.
Maynard.
Burchette Weaver was elected t.
manage the Tennis teams, and he as
sures every one desiring to play that i
they will buy a racket and ball they viii
be given an opportunity every after
noon on the Club Courts Cor. Main ant
Broadway. There are two good court:
in fine condition.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07

On Tuesday, there will be two games
of baseball between the Worlds famous
Chickasha Indians. and the Tupelo
Athletic Club team. The first game
will be called at Up m. and the second
will begin promptly at 1880 p. m. In
regard to the Night game the manage
ment desires to state to the public that
t is is in no way like the game we had
last season with the Cherokee Indians,
the rules OF. this game are practically
the same as of Indoor Base ball. The
10000 candle powe. ea'cium i hts car
ried by the Indians insure a well light
ed ground. Before the game starts
those who are not satisfied may leave,
and the price of admission will be re-
funded; in otl err words sat sfaction is
guaranteed by the local management.
The Athletic Club expects to put out
a strong team, and no doubt both games
will prove intensely interesting.
The Indian team carries with it a por-
table g~randstand which has a seating
capacity of 200, an additional charge of
Sc will be made for seats in the grand
stand. General admission for these
games will be Csc for children anc
35c for adults.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07
Mrs. Mary Brady

At an early hour Thursday morning,
April 29th, Mrs. Mary Brady died al
her home near Plantersville at the al
vanced age of eighty years.
For several months it had been evi'
dent that her life would not be spared
long, and her children and friends
realized that the end was near. and al
falling asleep, her spirit passed into the
great beyond.
Mrs. Brady had for more than half a
century, occupied the same home, ant
during these many years she enjoyed
the close friendship of her neighbors
She was a devout Catholic and observed
closely the teachings of her church. II
her last hours she was attended b,
Father York who administered to hel
extreme JUNCTION.
Mrs. Brady is surviy ed by fou'
children: Mrs. Joseph Kelly, of New
Albany, Miss Mary Brady, Thomas ant
James Brady.
The body was laid to rest in the faml
ly square at Unity cemetery where
many friends gathered to- pay respec
to the memory of one who had resided
SO long in their midst.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07

On last Thursday evening at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Mitts the
y ,ung ladies circle of Ia Baptist church
e ltert, ined most deli .htfully q number
OF frie DIS. The form Of entertainment
WIS a 'Miscellaneoui Shower COM
plimentary to mrs. Wiley Francis (nee
Miss Kate Keyes,) q recent bride ana
a much loved member of the circle.
The home was beautifully decorated
with a p~rofusion Of brides roses and
ferns. On arriving the guests were
welcomed by the young ladies OF the
G role, and served to punch. in the hall,
by Misses Lorena Huffman and Nora
S NTH.
Entering the parlor, each one await
ed the coming Of the bride. While the
wedding March" was beng faultless-
" rendered by Miss Katie Topp. the
bride appeared, accompanied by Mr.,
C. P. Long, and was led to the chair
of honor. which vas placed on an i'm
provised altar artistically draped and
decorated for the occasion. At al
times charming, she seemed unusually sc
attired in a gown of old rose messaline
with trimmi 1gs of rare lace. The hap
by face reflected the sunshine OF hel
heart. A wealth of presents both use
full and ornamental were given by ad-
miring friends and relatives. After thu
presentation Of gifts and reading o.
various toasts by Mr.. Long, the younf
ladies of the circle served delicious re
freshments, cream in theform of brides
roses and angel food. !
Amid the bright and sparkling con
versation the hours passed swiftly by
and it was o o time to say good nigh
to the lovely bride, and thank the hos
and hostess and young ladies of the cir
Gle for an evening so delightfully."- spent
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07
Notice Of Special Meeting Of Stock
holders

This is to give notice that there will
be a special meeting Of the stockholders
of our Warehouse Company on May 10,
1909 at Verona for the purpose of con-
sidering a proposition made by the
Farmers Warehouse Company, to pur-
chase our warehouse.
All stockholders are urged to attend;
if you cannot attend in person, be sure
and send proxy by some brother that
you know will be present, so that we
may have d full meeting.
Signed this the lst day of May 1909.
F~raternally
Farmers Union Warehouse Company,
By J. D. MALLORY Secy
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07
BUSINESS NOTICES
Haye you visited JONES studio,

Have you visited JONES studio,
Kodak finishing done promptly and
well, at JONES Studio.
WANTED-Wanted 10 rent a small
cottage, or three rooms for light house,
keeping. Address box 65. Tupelo Miss.
FOR RENT-My residence west main
street. O. X. Gary,
FOR SALE OR RENT-One resi-
dence, with all modern conveniences,. on
North Green Street. Apply to Mrs.
M p. Henderson.
It's up to you If the little folks hav mt
been photographed lately. Bring them
to Jones' studio and get the best work.
FOR RENT-Good pasture in city.
,ne dollar per month. ..-
Remember the rubbert -e season is on
and SMITH is ready to put them on.
l make good perma- 1T photos at
reasonable prices. ]. y. JONES.
WANTED-Young mon to learn the
Barber's trade, come Or write to day
CORiNTH BARBER SCHOOL
Corinth, Miss,
All kinds pictures, lowest prices,
Huffman & Son
WANTED-To rent a IL or IA room
house suitable for a boarding house.
Address L. Box Is. luka, Miss.
WANTED-To furnish to contrac-
tors and builders, the best gravel and
sand in the country at reasonable
prices. Write or call
w. H. HALL Bigbee, Miss.
Both Phones
FOR SALE-Stienway Piano at a
bargain. Good rea. on for selling. Ad-
lress, Drawer q. Tupelo. Miss.
The Frisco will sell round trip tick
cts on Nav 18th, 18th, and 10Th good
until Nav 10Th to Bentonville Arkansas
account General Assembly Cumberland
Presbyterian Church for 500 go. For
further particulars call on Frisco tick
ct Agent.
LOST OR S~TOLEN-Wednesday night,
one II Jewel, 20 year Case Hamilton
watch with battle axe fob. finder will
receive reward by returning to
O. C. DOTY, Ballard Dry Goods Co.
Don't fail to come in and see the
latest creations in millinery. Have over
five hundred trimmed and untrimmedhats
on display, prices and styles, to suit
every one, will continue to have some-
thing new all during the season. We
still represent Chas. A. Stevens of
Chicago for latest suits, skirts. waists,
silks and lingerie dresses. Mrs. A. E.
SIVLEY.
Let me add your name to my list OF
we'll pleased customers.
j. w. JONES, Photographer
Round trip rates to Memphis Tenn.
account Interstate Cotton Seed Crush
ers Association May 18TH, Goth, %,
tickets on sale May 18th. 18th, 18th,
good until May 22nd., Fare via Frisco
81 25. Round trip rates to Denver,
Pueblo and Colorado Springs, Colo, ac-
count General Assembly Presbyterian
Church. U. S. A. May 10th, to June
1st.. Tickets on sale May Is. II, Is,
and 10Th, good until October 31st, 1909,
Fare via Frisco $33 80.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07
Ice Cold Drinks At Rea's.

Settler Lemonade 10c, cooling, re-
frashing.
'.Bevo," a delightful Extract o.
Hop and Malt Zoe.
Andrew Lohrs famous Soda Water
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07

EoR SALE OR TRADE.
A good Ave year old pony for sale or
trade for cattle. Address,
S. P. LAMB, R e., Tupelo, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-07

L OCliIiuNh
Mrs. J. w. Skidmore, ~osteopathic
physician from Corinth, Miss will be
in Tupelo Monday, Wednesday and
Friday each week. DR.. Skidmore is a
graduate of the American school of
Osteopathy at Kirksville. Missouri, and
has been in active practice eleven
years. Leave all calls at Monaghan
Hotel.
Late Saturday evening Harvey Gard.
ner, a young negro man. was shot and
killed at Shannon by Mr.. James Bar.
nett. The negro was working for j.
l.. Angle as a carpenter on a building
situated not far from the residence OF
Mr.. 3arnett. Mrs. Barnett had some
words with Gardner and felt that he in
suited her. She sent for Mr.. Barnett
and informed him of what had occurred
the latter went in search of Gardner
and upon finding him shot him twice,
death resulting within a short time.
These are the facts as far as we have
been able to ascertain them.
Next Sunday. May, 9th, is Mothers
Gay with the Methodist of our city. A
special invitation is extended the
Mothers to be present at both the Sun
day school, beginning at $40 promptly,
and the preaching service at IL o'clock.
One and all wish to unite in paying
homage to the best mother who eyer
lived. YOUR OWN. At the pastors
home a special committee of ladies
have volunteered to care for the babies
so that every mother can attend both
services. Strangers and visitors are
welcomed to join in making the day
Joyous and bright for those mothers still
with us and sacred tu the memory Of
those who have gone on before.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For State Senator-28th Senatorial
Districth-C Claude M. Thomas.
For Representative Sidney G. Clay.
For Circuit Judge-Robt. L. Stout,
of Woodford county.
For Commonwealth Attorney =
Robt. B. Franklin, of Franklin county.
For County Judge-Denis Dundon.
For Circuit Clerk-W. H. Webb.
Fol: County Clerk-Pearce Patton.
For Sheriff "A. S. Thompson, with
w. F. Talbot as deputy.
For County Attorney George Bat
terton.
For Jaiier-H. D. James.
For Assessor G. McClintock,
with l.. B. Purnell and Robt. Gilkey
as deputies.
For Surveyor-Ben F. Bedford.
For County School Superintendent
F. L. McChesney.
For Coroner Rudolph Davis.
FOR MAGISTRATE.
Paris-L. j. Fretwell.
Little Rock-W. H. Squires.
ClintonvilIe-B. F. Stipp.
Hutchison-O. B. Lloyd.
CenterviIle-J. T. Barlow.
Riddles. Mills-Geo. K. Redmon.
Millersburg P. Thumaoon.
Noath Middletown-J. ]. Redmond.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
BurIey Growers Adopt Lebus'
Plan---Text Of New Pledge.

Winchester, Ky, July with the
unanimous adoption of form Of con-
tract under which growers Of Burley
Tobacco are expected to pledge and
pool their crop this year, the District
Board of the Burley Tobacco Society
completed at noon Wednesday the de-
alterations begun Tuesday morning.
Articles also were signed in Winches-
ter Wednesday creatiI G a corporation
tO. be known as the Burley Tobacco
Company and to be controlled by the
Kentucky Burley Society, which takes
in the hurley tobacco growing section
of this state, Ohio and Indiana. The
plan is to use 10 per cent Of the pro-
ceeds from this years pooled crop to
capitalize the company, which is expect
ed to be in active operation in one year.
President Lebus, of the Burley Society,
made the statement that on pool OF
$50, 900 hogsheads the corporation would
earn 81, 800, 900.
The members took their departure
from Winchester, Wednesday for their
respective counties TO begin the cam
paign for the pooling of the 1909 crop
under conditions which, if successful,
will result in the placing of the toba c.
co market completely, firmly and per-
manently in the hands of the growers
will make it impossible for the Am 9ri-
can Tobacco Company or any other
manufacturer of the hurley tobacco
grown in Central Kentucky to buy to-
bacco in any manner other than in open
competition in the warehouses CONTROL
ed by the growers, and will wipe out
all warehouses, rehand'ing, redrying
and pricing plants now owned and con.
troiied by individuals and corporations
here and elsewhere.
The full text of the pledge adopted
follows:
THE PLEDGE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
The Lid is On.

The statute extending the provisions
of the four-mile law to the entire State
of Tennessee became effective Wednes-
day midnight. Under the provisions of
this act it will be unlawful to sell or
tipple liquors, wines, ale or beer as q
beverage in Tennessee. The manufac-
turers' bill to prohibit the manufac-
ture of liquors does not become opera
tive until January /. six months time
time having been given the brewers
and distillers than was given the re-
tailers by the legislators.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
Williams Kidney Pills.

Have you neglected your Kidneys?
Have you overworked your nervous sys-
tenn and caused trouble with your
kidneys and bladder? Have you pains
in loins, side, back, groius and blad-
der? Have you a f1abby appearance
of the face, especially under the eyes.
Too frequent desire to pass urine.
If so, Williams Kidney Pills viii cure
you-at Druggists. Price soc.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props,
CLEVELAND, Ohio.
Sold by l.. Oberdorfer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
Railroad Casualties.

An increase of 344 in the total of
railroad casualties, but decrease of
Is in the total of persons killed, as
compared with the figures for the cor
responding quarter last year is sho M
for the months Of January, February
and March. 1909, by Accident Bulletin
No. 81. issued by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. During the months
named 663 person were killed.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06

The District Board decided to pur-
chase the 5000 hogsheads Of tobacco
contracted for and not taken by certain
independents, and to pay the growers
at once. When this has been done all
counties will have received 80 per cent
from the tobacco proceeds. After the
payment of all legitimate expenses of
the pool from the 10 per cent that was
held in reserve, the remainder of this
will be distributed pro rata, and the
pools of 1906 and 1907 will be closed as
settled. This will be done in the next
few weeks.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
PLEDGE No
CAMPAIGN TO OPEN AT ONCE.


This contract is printed on bond pa
per with stubs with places for the
names and addresses uf the growers and
tenants, the number of acres, under
cultivation and other essential data,
and is bound in books of 50. There are
also two other books, ore with white
cover and the other with a yellow
cover. Each county in the burely tObac-
co belt has beens divided into districts.
A solicitor will be appointed for eacn
district, and he will be given a book
of pledges and white and yellow
book Each solicitor will visit every
grower in his district and ask him to
pledge his tobacco. If he signs the
contract all necessary information
about his crop and his financial condi-
ticn will be put into the book with the
white cover. If he refuses to pledge,
his reasJns for so doing and other data
as to the number of acres he is grow
ing and it's location will be put into
the elbow book.
The pooling campaign is to begin at
once. and will be carried on with all
possible speed and with the aid of the
various unions of the American Society
ofEquity. Through the distribution of
especially prepared literature the
growers and tenants will be enlighten-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06

here and elsewhere.
The full text of the pledge adopted
follows:
THE PLEDGE.
1905 CROP.
Book No
County Ky -
This contract made this day witness
eth:
That in consideration Of the benefits
to be derived hererfrom by the parties
hereto, and that this contract is made
by the undersigned and accepted by the
hereinafter named Board of Control
and Tobacco Society, as mutual con-
tract with other contracts of like i'm
port, taken, and to be taken and enter
ed into by and with many other grow
ers of tobacco, which are for. mutual
benefit to all, the undersigned growers
of tobacco owning - acres of Burley
Tobacco of the 1909 crop grown on the
farm in possession of the undersigned
in----County. adjoining land OF
- hereby constitute and appoint
the ---- County Board of Control
and Burley Tobacco Society, corpora
tions under the laws of Kentucky, as
sole agents for the purpose of receiv-
ing, commingling of, handling, ware
housing, inspecting, insuring, grading,
and selling all of the said
tobacco in such manner and on such
terms as said BurleY Tobacco Society
may prescribe pursuant to its Charter
and By Laws, and for Esuch purpose
hereby transfer and assign to and in
vest in said agents the title and right
of possession to said tobacco pursuant
TO their Charters and Bylaws, anC
agree to deliver the same on demand
at such point in said County as saiC
Society may designate; provided sale
tobacco shall not be sold below the
general price fixed by said Society or
like grades of tobacco.
This pledge shall also include all to-
baccO grown or owned by undersigned
of said years crop. that may not be
specified above.
The Undersigned, by reason of this
contract becomes, and is entitled tt
all the privileges as member of sale
Tobacco Society.
The undersigned further subscribeS
for shares of the capital stock to the
amount equal to 10per cent, of the
gross sales of the tobacco hereby
pledged, IN the Burley Tobacco Com.
pany, TO be Incorporated, and author.
ize the Burley Tobacco Society to pay
for said stock out of the proceeds OF
said tobacco when sold.
Upon our failure to fully comply
with the. terms and conditions of this
contract, we hereby agree TO pay tt
said Society, as liquidated damages,
twenty per cent. GO per cent? OF
the value of said tobacco, for the bene
fit of the members of said society.
The Board of Directors of the Bur
ley Tobacco Society are authorized
to dissolve the pool as to this years
crop, if in their opinion a sufficient
quantity Of tobacco has not been pledg
ed; provided such dissolution is declar
ed on or before October l, 1909, anC
this pledge shall be deposited for safe
keeping in bank in this county, Sc
lected for that purpose by said Coun
ty Board of Control and the Executive
Board of the Burley Tobacco Society
to await and subject to the final action
of said Directors of Burley Tobacco,
Society.
The Solicitor has 10 authority t
change the terms of this contract.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
SpPInO Decorations!

I have just received a beautiful
lire of Spring patterns in v all Paper,
and would be glad to show them to
any one who is DESTROYS of having
any papering done this Spring. ! am
also ready to hang the paper at any
time to suit the customer. Work
guaranteed. Prices reasonable.
JOHN SNYDER
PHONES: E. T. 439. Home 181.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-07-06
WORKING AT NIGHT

is a great strain on the eyes. Lessen
it as much as possible by having the
best light, which is the ELECTRIC.
No Pickering, no heat, smell or
smoke. You can have it just where
you want it, to throw the best light
on your work with no glare in your
eyes. Have talk with us about its
cost as compared with less modern
illuminants.
Paris Electric Light Company
incorporated
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-01

a burglary occurred Saturday night
at The bunk cars in the Frisco yards.
and two razors, a shirt and several
other articles we're reported stolen.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-01
WICKERSHAM CAUSES
EMBRY'S RESIGNATION

Guthrie Okla. Sept. %. = United
States District Attorney John Embry
Of the western district of Oklahoma,
quit his $4,000 per annum job rather
than obey the interfering command of
United States Attorney General George
w Wiokersham and dismiss land
fraud indictments against Carroll w.
Gates a Los Angeles millionaire.
Gates is under two indictments IN
Oklahoma for oonspiring to defraud
the government of thirteen quarter
sections of land in Harper and Wood.
ward counties
Matters we're only awaiting the
trial Of Gates, who was duly arrested
in his Los Angeles home. when the
Roosevelt administration ended. Dale
g. Bierer of Guthrie, filed a motion 10
quash the Gates indictments. basing
their motion on the decision Of Judge
Marshall in the Haskell town lot
cases at Tulsa. in which II was held
that the grand Jury was irregularly
drawn