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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

erspoon D. D. signer of the Declare
ton Of independence, member OF the
Continental Congress and president
of Princeton College. on May ~. in
Washington City. The services will
be in charge Of the Witherspoon Me-
mortal Association, of which Hon.
John W. Foster is chairman. Vice
president James S. Sherman. British
Ambassador James Bryce, and Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson. of Princeton
University, will participate in the I'M
yelling exercises. The statue has
been provided for by private subscrip-
ton through the Memorial Association
at cost Of $4,000. and by authority
of Congress the location at the corner
of Eighteenth street and Connecticut
Ave-, was granted. DR.. Jere Wither-
spoon will make the opening prayer.
Observer.
Rev. Witherspoon spent his boy
hood in Okolona and has many friends
here to wish him we'll.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
Puzzle for cupid.

A young man named jamie had been
calling quite often where there were
two sisters of nearly the same age.
1t was a sort of joke to the girls as to
which was the attraction, as he invari-
ably asked for both and divided his at
tention impartially. One evening
when he called only one of the girls
was at home-by arangement-but, as
usual, he asked her to sing, as they
were all fond of music. In a spirit of
mischief she sang. Take Me, Jamie,
Dear" which left him rather breath
less, but smiling. A little later the
other sister came in, bright and be-
witching, and upon being requested to
sing she sat down at the piano. will
lngly and sang, IF Jamie Asks Me to
Marry Him What Shall l SayH-
Ladies' Home Journal
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
HUBBY EFFECTED QUICK CURE.
Sick Wife Aroused by Contemplation
Of Her Successor.

William, DEAR" feebly called the
invalid wife, who was supposed to be
nearing the end of her earthly career.
Yes, darling" answered the sorrow
ing husband. What is it?"
when am gone" said she, II feel
that for the sake of the motherless
little ones you should marry again"
do you really think it would be
best. darling?" asked the faithful
William.
Eyes, William, really do" replied
the invalid. After a reasonable length
Of time you should seek the compan-
ionship of some good woman"
do you know, my DEAR" said the
husband, that you have lifted a great
burden from my mind? Now, there is
that charming widow Jones across the
way. She has. acted rather friendly
toward me ever since you were taken
i'll. OF course, dear, she could never
fill your place, but she is young, plump
and pretty, and I'm sure she would do
her best to lessen my grief"
William Henry Browni" exclaimed
the female whose days were supposed
to be numbered, as she partly raised
herself upon the pillow, ["if you ever
dare install that red-headed, freckle-
faced, squint-eyed hussy in my shoes,
Tll-Ill--" And then she tainted
But the next day Mrs. Brown was
able to sit up, and two days later she
was downstairs
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
civiIity of Cornish Folk.

Here let me record how pleasant il
Is to travel about in the country dis
tricts in Cornwall. Few of the people
YOU meet cross your path without
passing the time of day. If you ask
The way you are invariably answered
eiyilly. You are not told to go straight
on and then ask again. No, you are
directed with great minuteness of de-
tail as to the proper course you should
take. AS likely as not so have found
It, your casually picked up friend will
say after an elaborate explanation Of
the right way that you will never find
1t alone and set off with you to the
point you wish to gain.-London Anti
quarry.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
Stork Day.

At Haslach, in the Kinzig valley, In
Germany, February 20 is holiday and
has been observed as one for hun;
dreds of years. Once upon a time, the
story teller who explains its origin be-
gins, Haslach was overrun with
snakes, and no one knew how to drive
them out. One day a great flock of
storks appeared, and they were the
saviors of the place. In recognition
Of this deliverance from the pest,
which occurred on February 2, the day
has been kept sacred and is known
as "Stork day" An appointed official
known as the "Stork Father" parades
the streets, followed by as many chill
dren as care to join the procession. He
wears his Sunday clothes" and a high
hat, decorated with two stuffed storks.
Stops are made by this procession at
houses along the line and the children
receive gifts of sweets and small
coins, every householder feeling
pleased to show his gratitude to the
stork
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
son. GTHiNd 70 FALL BACK ON
acught.Jl W.te Had Provided Hus
bard Win Sample.
re stood irresolutely in front of Il

re stood irresolutely In front of the
soman's stocking counter for a few
minutes, then with a determined ex.
preston on his face he elbowed his
way between two women shoppers and
accosted the salcslady
Have you any light blue stockings?"
he said; you see L"
Gents furnishings, third counter to
the left drawled the girl, as she
reached for box on the upper shelf.
NO, don't want them for myself"
said the man. getting red. You see,
my wife is in the country and she
wants me to get two pair of light blue
silk stockings for her."
"Oh, what size?" asked the girl,
with foolish smile.
We'll, that's what | have been try
ing to figure out" confessed the man,
growing nervous. Don't they all come
about the same size? You see, she
told me the size, but can't recall it,"
"Oh, no; they run in half sizes,
from 6 to a." giggled the girl.
Huh" said the man; well, / sup
pose will have to do IT," and he
reached in his inside pocket and slow
ly drew out dainty light blue stock
Ing.
She gave me this in case forgot"
he said. in confusion.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
T. W. Hamilton,
Special Commissioner

Do your part towards cleaning up
the Odd Fellow cemetery.
Mr.. j. Reinbcimer is spending this
week in Corinth with Mr.. Abe Rubel
Mrs. Mclaughlin, Of Meridian, has
been the guest oil Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Harrell.
Mrs. Henry Waller and Mrs. Dowd
McCarley, Jr.. are visiting their par
ents in Houstonvile. KY, this month.
Mrs. CorneIia Mitchell and Miss
Fannie Mitchell. of Aberdeen, were
visiting Miss Alice Mitchell at Mr..
and Mrs. Frank HarreIl's the past
week.
Mrs. Abe Rubel, Of Aberdeen. has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. RubeI
en- route to New York. where she will
sail the 9Th of June to be absent sew
eral months this summer in Europe.
The mere protesting of innocence
will not do. You will have to show
them. Nearly every occupant Of the
penitentiary entered a plea Of not
guilty.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
COMMISSIONERS LAND SALE

Pursuant to Decree of the Chan.
Gerry Court of Second District Of
Chickasaw County, Mississippi, rem.
dered in vacation on the 22nd day of
July 1908 in case No. 1116 Dicus l.
Spencer ct al vs. W. H. Cook ct al, |,
as Special Commissioner appointed in
said case will proc led to sell in front
OF Court House door in the CITY of
Okolona, in said County and State, at
public outcry for cash to the highest
and best bidder, within legal hours on
the 9TH day Of June 1909 the follow
ing described land, situated in the
Second District o. Chickasaw Coun-
ty, State OF Mississippi, namely:
SIP Of NV IA Section %, Town
ship IL, Range S East; also N IL of
NV IA Section %, Township 13,
Range 5 East; also w IL Of W II
of NE IA Section %, Township Is,
Range 5 East.
Acting as Special Commissioner, /,
shall only convey to the purchaser
such title, as may lawfully convey
under said decree.
Witness my signature this the 9Th
day of May 1909.
T. w. Hamilton,
Special Commissioner
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
Don't Experiment
You Will Make no Mistake
if You Follow This Okolona
Citizens Advice.
Never NEGLECT your kidneys.

Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back, uri
nary disorders, dizziness and nervous.
ness, it's time to act and no time tc
experiment. These are all symptoms
Of kidney trouble. and you should seek
remedy which is known to cure the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use. No need to experiment. Ii
has cured many stubborn cases in Oko-
Iona. Follow the advice Of a Oko-
Iona citizen and be cured yourself.
T. c. Barton. Monroe ST., Okolona,
Miss, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills
we're so highly recommended that !
decided to give them trial, although
a. the time | was decidedly skeptical
as to the results. My doubts were
quickly dispelled, however, before |
ha d finished the contents OF the first
box | was great deal better. had
suffered for years from lame and
weak back and bladder trouble. Too
frequent passages of the kidney secre-
tons annoyed me and though | tried
every remedy that was brought to my
attention, | obtained no relief until |
procured Doan's Kidney Pills at Bear
den & Kings drug store. They soon
effected cure. cannot recommend
this preparation too highly" For sale
by all dealers. Price SOC. Foster
Miburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
,a,arned of Fathers peatl.

There was a peculiar coincidence In
connection with the sudden death Of
the Alkham (Kent, England) village
blacksmith, Mr. James Pay. His
daughter, who was in service with a
doctor in a neighboring village, went
TO her mistress on the day of her ia
TIERS death, stating that she had a
ceiling that she must go home. AS the
girl seemed anxious, her mistress al
lowed her to go, and she arrived homo
in time to witness the death of her
'ather, 20 minutes after he mad been
working at his forge.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
A "PerpetuaIv Lamp.

The perpetual lamp" of Prof. Mo
fish is glass flask of gelatine sup.
porting colony of phosphorescent
bacteria. The light is less than that
Of a candle, but is sufficient for pho
Biography, and terminating peas and
lsniiis turn to it as a source of en-
ergy. Being without heat rays, it rep
resents the much-sought cold light.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

Miss Lille Reinheimcr spent Sun
day in Tupelo.
If you have lot in the Odd Fell
lows cemetery FIX it up.
j. c. Whiteside is in Fl. Wayne.
Ind, on business this week.
Mrs. F. M. Elliott went to West
Point last week and spent day.
Miss Blanche eastman. of St. Louis,
is the guest this month Of Miss Edna
Kelley.
Mrs. Mamie Dawson Brett, is now
visiting friends here. who welcome
her back to her girlhood home.
Mrs. Laura Murdoch. after spend
ing the winter in Texas. visiting rela-
tives. returned home Saturday.
Mrs. j. M. Davis is at home from
visiting several Chapters Of the Order
Of the Eestern Star. in the State.
Mrs. Joe Clark. Mrs. Dave Clark
and Miss Mary Clark from Shannon
we're guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. L.
Bramlett last week.
Mesdames Waller, Savage, Weems
and Miss Smith, attended an elegant
reception at Tupelo last Friday. given
by Mrs. George Mitchell.
The many friends of Miss Alice
Mitchell, are glad to know that she is
convalescing from her recent illness.
and trust that she may soon be real
we'll again.
Mrs. Weems and little daughter
with her neice Miss Smith, all of Me-
ridian. returned to their home We'd
nesday afternoon They have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. R.
Waller for the past ten days.
Monday afternoon Mrs. NJ, r. Wal
Ter entertained the earnest workers of
the Baptist church most delightfully."-. |
The lesson was very interesting, the
subject was, The Council at Jerusa-
EN-" 1t was ably discussed by Revs.
Pugh and Jamison. Mrs.
Weems told of the wonderful growth
IF their Sunday School. and how it
vas conducted, all Of which was very
much enjoyed. After the lesson the
quests were invited into the dining
Dom, where-a scene OF beauty awaited
hem. The table was beautiful with
cut glass; in the center was a tall cut
class vase filled with nasturtiums and
scattered all over the cream white
,Ioth, was the bright hued flowers.
Red and white tapers shed a soft glow
,ver all. Handsome cut glass dishes
holding bon-bons, were garnished in
he same lovely flowers, nasturtiums.
Besides the members of the Society,
here we're several invited guests, that
included Rev. and Mrs. Gravet, Of
Denver, COL, Rev. Jamison of Ellis
lille, Mrs. Weems and Miss Smith
# Meridian. Mrs. Laura Murdoch and
Ars. Crunk. Mrs. Waller was assis-
ed by Mrs. Weens and Miss Smith
n dispensing gracious hospitality.
While the guests we're enjoying deli
ious strawberry cream and cake,
hree dainty little Misses Jaunita and
lucille Neubert and Saidee Alice
JAWS gave splendid recitations. The
'leasure of the afternoon closed by
he three ministers given each other
onundrums, which was very much
njoyed.
-S- <--------
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
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To Memphis Tenn. and return via
Mobile & Ohio Railroad. account u.
c, Y. Reunion, June 9Th to 10Th, inc.
1909 Tickets on sale June 9th to 9th
inc, limited Tor return on or before
June 18th. Extension Of return limit
to July lst upon payment Of Soc. For
tickets and full particulars, apply to
the nearest Agent of the Mobile &
Ohio Railroad.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

My boy, 80 years old, weakminded
lett home Sunday evening, May 10th,
and has not returned. Had on gray
pants, patch on knee, red snuf-colored
coat, black hat, coarse shoes; dark
brown skin, mustache. Please send
him or any information to me in Bap.
fist town, Okoona. Fannie Wheeler
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

Hon. j. M. Boone, Of Corinth. an
elder in the Presbyterian church oil
that city and Miss ssppi counsel Of
NJ. & O. R. R., will address the Pres
byterian congregation Of Okolona Sun
day morning, May 23rd. in the inter-
est of the Laymen's Movement Of the
Southern Presbyterian church. Cor
dial invitation extended to all to be
present. Good music.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

The meeting that has been conduct
ed by Rev. Joshua Gravett Of Denver.
COL, for the past two weeks. will
close this week. He has preached
earnestly and has endeavored to show
sin in all of its forms. 1t is to be
hoped that his efforts will bring forth
much good.
Rev. Jamison from Ellisvile, for
mer pastor of the Baptist church, was
here this week attending the meeting
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
SPECIAL TRAIN TO MEMPHIS,
TENN, JUNE 9TH 09 VIA
MOBILE & OHIO r. r.

Account u. c. V. Reunion, June
9Th to 10Th. inc. Special train leaves
Meridian, June 9TH. at 800 m; Wesi
Point. 11:22 m; Muldon. 11:40 a m;
Okolona, 1925 m, arriving Mem
ph's AIS p m, same day. Returning
Special Train leaves 400 p m, June
10th. running through to Meridian.
Chair Cars will be operated on this
train. For tickets and full particulars,
apply to nearest Agent for the Mobile
& Ohio Railroad or H. E. Jones, Jr.,
Travelling Passenger Agent, Meridian.
Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
NOTICE OF NONRESIDENT.
The State of Mississippi
Chickasaw County.

To Western Security Co., of Wynd.
ham county, 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, 1909-05-19
LOW RATES TO ASHVILLE, NC

Account National Association T. P.
A. Of America. May 31-June 5, 1909.
Tickets on sale May 28 to Both. inc.
limited for return within 80 days from
date Of sale. For full particulars. ap-
ply to nearest Agent Of the Mobile &
Ohio R. R.. or write Jno. M. Beall.
General Passenger Agent. St. Louis,
Mo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
These Punstersl

"Speeder found his garage full of
small boys last night, all drunk. They
had been inhaling the fumes from his
gasoline tank"
"What the doctors call autointoxi-
cation, Ell p
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
A FORMER OKOLONIAN.

EV. Jere Wither-
spoon. D. D. Pas
tor of Grace ST..
Presbyterian CHI
urch. Richmond.
has been invited
to take part in the
ceremonies atten-
ding the unveiling
of the statue Of
Rev. John. With
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

For Sale-Bull Terriers -pedigreed
stock. Absolutely dead game. The
best watch dog or companion, and
fastest fighting dog on earth. Cor
respondence solicited. Burnett Ken
nels, Knoxville, Tenn.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
Che Messen0er

TaE MESSENGER accepts display adver
ssements from reputable business men and
firms at 20 cents per inch each insertion, aad
bus ness reading notices, or locals, at 10
ltne each additional Insertion. II cuts are
used, rs per cent additional; no wood bases.
NOTICES OF marriages, deaths lodge socials
church or other entertainments are admit
ted Tree, II limited to 10 lines. All In excess
OF 10 lines must be paid for at 10 cents per
line, cash for same to accompany the copy
All legal notices at legal rates, pay able be.
fore affidavit OF publications. filed
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

The Okolona Independent Tele-
phone Company is prepared to do at all
times Electrical Repair Work of any
description, Bellwiring and Enunciaior
work in residence or office buildings.
G. w. Campbell, Mgr.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19

For Sale-Good Ear Corn, any
quantity. 5 miles Northwest of Oko-
Iona. c. G. Anderson & Sons.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-05-19
OKOLONA, MISS, MAY. 10, 1890

See DR.. T. j. Campbell for insur-
ance in the Mutual Life of New York.
The Oldest and strongest company in
America.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-24
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured.

With local applications, as they can
not rea the seat or the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Ca
larrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a Quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this
country for years and is a regular
prescription 1t is composed of the
pest tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful re-
suits in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials free. F. ]. Cheney &
Co., Props, Toledo, o. Sold by drug
gists, price, 75c. Take Halls Family
Pills for constipation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-24
XMAS CHEER
FOR THIRTY
FAMILIES
Salvation Army Busy Providing
Christmas Cheer for Poor
and Needy of Salem.

The members of the Salvation
Army are busily engaged this after
noon in the distribution of Christmas
presents among the poor of the city,
and when their labors shall have
been completed over 80 families will
have been provided for in the way
of Christmas gifts, and will he able
on Christmas day to enjoy a good
Christmas dinner
This distribution of Christmas pres
ents among the poor of the cities,
and providing them with a Christmas
dinner is a custom that has been
pursued by the army for years, and
in no city where it maintains a bar
racks are the poor permitted to spend
Christmas without becoming the re-
cipient of some kind of a gift, and
being supplied with a good dinner.
With the view of supplying the
poor of this city, the members of
the army of the local post some time
ago commenced the work of securing
articles of wearing apparel and pro-
visions. The merchants and citizens
of the city have been liberal in their
donations in both money and pro-
visions, and the army will have an
ample supply for all the cases which
have come to the knowledge of it's
members.
Over 80 cases of indigency have
been reported to the army and the
members were busy all afternoon in
delivering the supplies to them, and
before Christmas eve will have been
ushered in each family will have been
provided with articles of wearing
apparel, also a basket full to the
brim with good things to eat.
Owing to the fact that the Sunday
school class of the army is small, it
was decided this year not to celebrate
Christmas with Christmas tree and
exercises, but to let the children
spend it quietly at their homes or
at some of the churches in the city,
which have made preparations for
the celebration of the event.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-24
Price win BE the Same.

The City of Dallas will enter into
another five years contract with the
Willametet Valley Company for
street lighting. The company agrees
to furnish street arc lights, in any
number desired, at the rate of Sc
a month, and to furnish incandescent
lights at the rate of $3.50 a month.
The city, at the present time, is
using 22 street arcs. If the same
number is retained, the cost will be
1854 year, or practically the same
amount that the city has ben paying
for the last several years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-24
SOME REALITY
CHANGING HANDS

The following real estate trans,
fers have been filed for record:
B. Y. Allen, ct ux., to Frank Muir
hamer, 80 acres in section 8, s,
T W, W d, $2100.
M. and M. Bogner to John Fiknan,
1868 acres in S, l W, W d.,
$4,000.
l.. B. and G. Bowen to Anna Feb
len, land in Marion county, W d.,
$1,000.
H. H. Smith ct al to Mary A..
Stafford, lot 13 in block 1, in Will
annette addition to Salem, W d, $40.
T. and A. Hager to M. and R.
Waldesbuhl, land in township Z 3,
range W, W d, 500.
]. Ryan to ]. Berhorst, 16 acres
in township s, range 2 W, W d.,
$1,000.
G. w. and M. P. Johnson to C.
Pauls, lot Is in block 8, in Brook
lyn addition to Salem, W d, $50.
August and L. M. Huckestein to
A. E. Huckestein, land in block 10,
in North Salem, W d, $40.
c. w. and Nj. A. Stafford to A.
Cestow, 16 acres in section 2S, town
ship s, range 2 W, VIZ, $1,000.
G. M. Allison ct al to c. w. and
C. E. Henkle, 53.94 acres in town
ship 3 S, range 8 W, W d, $4,000.
Jennie ]. Kyle to Grace H. Hoff,
section of block l in Roberts addi-
tiOn to Salem, W d, $11OO.
d. A. M'Kee ct uX to Bethel Evan
gelical church, land in section 28,
township 5 S, range 1 W, W d, 500.
H. s. Bowen to c. o. Bursell, 80
acres in section 0 township s,
range / W, W d, $1,000.
F. and M. F. Hammack to Nancy
]. Davis, one-eighth interest in one
acre in section 23, township 6 ),
range W, W d, $52.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-24
'In wyoming" Not a MelOdrama.

Love. pathos. treachery and re-
tribution, with a final happy out
come, are the main elements of "In
Wyoming" a breezy. idealic comedy
drama of the Northwest, which will
appear at the Grand Opera House,
Friday night, December "a. The
story is one of absorbing interest,
Interpreted by a large first class
company, and mounted with realis-
tic stage settings and elaborate cos
tunes. The play is in four acts.
and comprises a bright sunny sum-
mer on a ranch near Casper, Wyom-
ing. The play is free from exagger-
ated and impOss BILE nonsense, such
as abounds only too often In west
ern plays. There is so much good In
In Wyoming" that on one wonders
at the extraordinary success which
the piece has enjoyed. II is all
clean and wholesome. It's atmos-
phere Is refreshing and there is
nothing suggestive in the story II
Seat sales start tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock.