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Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10
POPLAR CORNER picK.ups

Well boys, the weather has chang
ed for the better. If it will only last
for two weeks may be the farmers
will find their way out of the grass,
provided they set to it. never saw
crops in such fix stnce I came into
the world, over sixty years ago.
Mrs. Tinsley's new store house at
Walls was finished last week. She
told the young folks they could have a
big dance and they did it last Thurs
day night. am told they had nice
time and large crowd and band OF
music from Memphis. They danced
nearly all night.
One OF our neighbors said last week
when it was raining every day that
he would hate to be a barber. He
said the men had such long faces that
it would be q job to shave one man.
Thousands of farmers who antici-
pated taking in the reunion are en-
tirely cut off by Gen. Green. They
say taking in the reunion would mean
to lose crop and that is what ! say.
heard a man say last Sunday that
he wanted the board of supervisors to
divide up on pulling down the hills
and not put all the work on one road.
He don't want them to forget the
Poplar Corner neighborhood. He
said there was some mighty good folks
at and around Poplar Corner.
Deputy Coward. was in Poplar Cor
ner . few days ago, looking for some
body. am told that he went to
Walls and arrested Mr.. Gerard and
took him before Esq. MeGowen and
put him under bond for his appearance
at the term of court to be held at
Hernando.
OLD HUGHEy.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10
Advantages Of Good Roads.

The Coudtry Life Commission,
which was appointed by Ex-President
Roosevelt to investigate into the con-
ditions under which the farmers of
thh United States live, has recently
returned it's report, and it is notable
fact that the report puts much stress
on the absolute necessity of good roads
before we can look forward to any
material orrapid advancement in rural
conditions. The declaration by the
Commission that the establishment of
fully servicable highway system is
a matter Of national concern, absolu-
tely essential to our internal develop
ment and that the movement for good
roads should not only receive the en-
couragement of the federal govern
ment, but should also receive liberal
financial support from that source is
both gratifying and encouraging to
all who are interested in the matter.
That highway Improvement is the
most importBnt economic reform has
long been recognized by the majority
of farmers, who fully realize that the
amount of time saved them in market
ing their products would of itself save
them many times the amount Of any
small increase oftaxes that might be
made necessary for them to share
their part Of the expense.
Bulletin No. 3S Of the U. s. Depart
ment OF Agriculture shows that farm
lands have been known to advance
from so to 500 per cent, on account of
the Improvement of roads connecting
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10
The Doctor Knows Best.

A physician was summoned to q
very sick man, who was very much
preoccupied with troubles of his own.
On arriving at the sick mans bed he
said to his wife. "Your husband is
in the last throes. Every movement
shows thatgthe end is nearing" AT
this moment the sick mans head fell
over the pillow, when the doctor said /:
"The end has come: your husband is
dead.n
J In shrill, thin voice, the sick man
said:
"Tain't so, Maria"
At once the wife laid her hand on
his head and remarked, Don't dis
turb yourself, Rufus; the doctor knows
best. " Philadelphia Record.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10
Gravel Privileges Purchased.

A contract between the Finn Gravel
Co., and Bates & Gillespie, of Mem
phis, has been filed for record in the
office of the chancery clerk. The con-
tract is in the form of lease, where
by the gravel company conveys q
right-of-way and gravel privileges to
their lands near Olive Branch for a
period Of 10 years. For this privilege
Bates & Gillespie agree to pay 80 cents
per car for gravel and guarantee that
a sum OF not less than $4,000 viii be
paid for gravel during the next twelve
years.
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C,,hacrihf. Cor. The Tir00a- pr0naOter
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10

Ashley Gerard. citizen of the Walls
neighborhood, was arrested last week
by constable Coward for unlawful re-
failing. The arrest was the result OF
four indictments found against Mr..
Gerard by the last grand jury. He
executed bond Of $500 for his ap-
pearance at next term of court.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10
White Plaques Terrible Tole.

The number of deaths during the
four years of the Civil War was 2O5,-
07O. During the past four years $780,
600 deaths have resulted from tuber-
eulosis alone in the United States.--
Exchange.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10
Bridgforth.Black.

The marriage of Miss Minnie Rivers
Black and Mr.. Dee Wilssn Bridgforth,
of Pleasant Hill, Miss, took place at
$3.50 o'clock Thursday afternoon at
the home of the BRIDES parents. The
Rev. E. B. Ramsey 7officiated, in the
presence of a limited guest assemb-
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10

Arithmetic is the one important
study. Every boy and girl should SO
master this subject so they could al
ways be sure that they were right in
making any arithmetical calculation.
Attend the Arithmetic School which
begins June 14th,
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10
SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS
Board Holds One Days Session and Ad-
iourns Until Next Monday.

The Board of Supervisors met in
regular session last Monday and trans
acted good deal Of business and adj
journed until next Monday, when it
will meet and consider accounts, petit
tions, and the adyisability of employ
ing an expert accountant to audit the
county books.
Following is synopsis of the busi-
ness transacted last Monday:
AN ORDINANCE.
Be it ordained by the Board of Sup
ervisors of DeSoto County, Mississip-
pi, that the penalty for the killing of
a turkey hen or female deer, or for
the killing of fish by explosion shall
be fined $50. This ordinance to take
effect at once.
G.. T. Thomas and ]. G. Long, COM
mittee appointed to view change in
Mt. Pleasant road, recommend that 1T
be granted as petitioned for to where
the proposed change crosses the old
road at apointnear Geo. Lauderdale's,
and that the change from the old road
to where Jim Maxwell lives be not al
lowed
d. e. Wilson and M. @. Dickson,
committee appointed to veiw . road
petitioned for G. M. Darrow ct al, re-
port that said route was too wet to be
examined and said committee was
continued.
Claim of w. B. Gray and Henry
Mooresfor damages on account of lay
ing out and constructing new road
was continued until next Monday.
On motion of State Revenue Agent,
the back tax assessment against the
Wrought Iron Range Co., of st. Louis,
was dismissed.
Geo. Banks, f. r. Merrin and 2.
III. Nail were appointen commissioners
of the Hurricane Creek Swamp Land
District for a term of four years,
each commissioners being required to
execute a $1,000 bond.
Petition of j. C.s Bridgforth et Al
for change in jeremiah Lodge road
was granted and J. G. Long and G.
T. Thomas were appointed a COM
mittee to view out said proposed
change and report at next meeting.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1909-06-10

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
STAMFORD
The Field Funeral Sewing for the Poor Washington Bridge to be Repaired Home From Scotland.

Dr. Roland Curtis is having plans prepared for house to be erected on Elm street.
 MT. George Lines, Jr., is home from visit to Albany and Brooklyn
 About 100 books are taken from the local library, daily.
 Miss Beatrice Derby has returned from New York. ~ Mrs. David Coe has been visiting in Waterbury.
 Five members of the Lewis family York. f6%F ts@ n
 The funeral of the late Charles Horace Field. who died early Wednes- day morning. will be held this after noon. from his late residence near Capt. Bonds place. Rev. MT. Eggles- ton and Rev. pr. Packard will conduct tho services. MT. Field was a member of the Elias Howe. Jr., post. G. A. R. and during the war was member of Company D, 11th New York Infantry. A delegation from Howard post came over to town this afternoon to attend the funeral, and the remains were talk en to Union cemetery.
 Capt. and Mrs. A. BedeN Benjamin are visiting in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Hazel Lewis. 8 graduated nurse from Danbury. has been visiting friends in town. t. '
 Every one agrees that the Red Men,a dance was great social success.
 At the last meeting of the famous Afternoon Bridge club, the prizes were won by Mrs Frank Patterson and Mrs. Charles Judson. The next meet ing of the club will be with Mrs. Will liam B. Bristol, wife of our popular postmaster. ts
 All who have garments which can be made over for the poor children of this fny A Mission chapel. where ladies will meet once a week to sew for the poor. %c
 The Foster house at Paradise Green has been painted.
 A professional gentleman in town is said to have 8 fine collection of quaint and old brass candlesticks.
 This evening the Christian Temper ance Union meets at the house of Miss Augusta Wheerer. E. Broad street
 Mrs. George Hinman is reported to have recovered her health after long and severe illness.
 Five more hogs have recently been slaughtered Tn town. And there is everywhere a smell of fresh blood.
 It has been discovered that Wash ington bridge is in need of repairs. owing to the corrosion which has at tackled some of the beams and cover plates It is estimated that it wiU cost about s2,S00 to put the bridge in good order.
 Mrs Charles Brenn. who moved to Scotland. sometime ago. has been visit ing in town. She brings good ----vs from the Hand O cakes" to the effect that the climate agrees with the health of MT. Brenn.
 Eddie Harris of BeardsIey's corner has broken his leg while skating.
 MT. k. M. Wells intends soon to take vacation in Vermont He choose a cool and bracing climate. -
 Miss Louise Routh has returned t< Baltimore r,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
PRE-INvENroRY SALE.
Begins Tomorrow Morning at Sam
 uels' Shoe Store

Begins Tomorrow Morning at Sam
 uels' Shoe Store
 The big pre-inventory sale of shoes at J. Sanuels Co.,, 1211 Main street, begins tomorrow morning. This is an event in the merchandising circles of the city that will cause a stir on ac- count of the unprecedented values it offers This company has been one of the merchants of the city but a short period and in this time it has gained a most liberal patronage through it's exemplary methods of con- ducting business and the selling of the highest grade shoes at the lowest pos sible prices. This is the first sale in augurated by the Samuels store since it's inception in this city, and it bids fair to be most memorable one if great bargain giving in all the best lines of footwear for all the family is of any consequence to the public.
 There is one thing sure-this event embraces the sale of all regular stock. Every customer may feel positively safe that at any price they pay for goods during this sale, no matter how small, they will in every instance re- ceive footwear from the regular high class Samuels' stock. Every shoe in this big stock has received price-cut- ting of significance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Extra Good Values


 will be found at Radford B. Smiths sale tomorrow. The holidays are over and new goods have come in to fill up the gaps made by the big business at that time. Low prices are named TOT these and MT. Smiths customers kno" that it always pays to attend Ihese sales.
 Woosters Annual Sale.
 J. $. Wooster &s Co. announce tneir New Years sale to begin sat urday, Jan. g. This sale Will afroro the people on the East Side rare opportunity to buy seasonaoie goods very cheap. A list or bargains that are to te found at Wooster's during this sale will be found elsewhere in this paper. Especial attention Is call cd to the great reduction in the prices of shoes both women's and mems. The ladies will grasp the chance to buy our "C,hic, undermuslins at these prices.
 Delicious Smyrna Figs dinped in favored cream is one of the Saturday specials at the Puritan, the candy store at 199 Fairfield avenue, to- Price of dipped figs will be reduced from 25 cents a pound to 15c. Groff's horehound tablets. harmless but effective remedy for coughs and colds will be sold for 13 cents per pound. Name on every piece Old ia shioned penny peanut bars, good eat ing and extra large, for tomorrow 1s for 10 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
THE THEATRES
POLI'S

It seems to be a forte of the Irwin family to make people laugh. May Irwin, huge, rollicking May, you won't be apt to see here this season. But us next week at Poli's. Miss Irwin that Is, Florence, if you will-pre- zents her great success, 'The Reform ar'' a comedy -playlet in the headline position at the peoples playhouse commencing with next Mondays mat ;nee. ''The Reformer' has been said by critics to be the rbggest genuine augh for the longest duration in the varieties. If it isn't it is the fault of the piece and not of Flo Irwin, as you will readily admit. But it is, SO
 Eere is no fault to be found at all. A farce in one act. is notalWays a thing If beauty, albeit it may excite your disabilities to a greater or less extent. Tn the "Reformer'' however we have 3 comedy that is such real live com- edy, it is actually beautiful. Trv to grasp that To go into details with a lengthy description of '"The Reform er'' would be to simply spoil your en- 'oyment of the piece when you come to see it next week. It wouldn't be fair o give you enough inkling of it even to whet your appetite, for the big augh stuff is handed out just as soon ,s the curtain goes up on Flo Irwin,
 
 irst laugh has been supplanted by .ome 368. TSP others, or something like
 hat Miss Irwin has the support of
 uor or five other artists, if not equal brilliant at least clever enough to york with Flo Irwin which is a com oliment to them.
 Manager Poli gladly announces to lis Bridgeport patrons, the' fact that } thoroughly good bill has been se >ured for the peoples playhouse for lext week. The bill will be found to ,alance up well with the topliner. Fro- ,ini. "'The Musical Wizard" graduate f Leipsic conservatory will prove one f the best musical offerings of the season The Fillmore Sisters, who need 10 introduction to any of you, will till make you laugh in spite of your
 elf Edgar Allen &s Co.,, present clever playlet, a satire on present day 'onditions, that will delight and muse you. It is called "A Fortune Iunter's Mis- -Fortune"s and the music vas composed by George M. Conan. layton & Wilson, a. colored team rnown sometimes as the Knights of he Heen Roost'' will have something f interest in the fun lines. Jones 6 Mayo are clever character impersona- .ors The Four Readings are sensa- ional gynnasts, among the topnotch- ITS too The Electrograph will have l new motion picture show.
 It's farewell to ''The Love Waltz to- morrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
$l,325,O0O GONE
 IN THREE FIRES
All Came at Once and Tried High
 Pressure Hard.

New York, Jan. 8.--The high pressure system was up against staggering test last evening with three big fires to tackle at once, and in one of them in which Sir Thomas Lipton's teas and E. c. Hazard & Co.'S groceries were burned up and their abode utterly de- molished. it could not prevent a loss estimated at $1,000,0O0. It did. how ever, confine the damage to the build ings originally involved. For this fire four alarms were rung for the first time in the high pressure service dis trict, and they brought So much appar- atus that three and five alarms were necessary at the two other fires, where the damage done is roughly put at $75,O0 and $25o00O respectively. The Mayor watched the working of the high pressure at one of these fires. Six hundred firemen were called out by the three.
 The Ilipton fire came first with the first alarm at 7:22 ?. m. It seemed to have begun in the basement of the block between Franklin and Leonard streets The building was occupied by the Thomas J. Lipton Tea Com pany, 96 HEdson. and E. c. Hazard & Co.,, fancy groceries. at 100 Hudson street. In the rear was the Crandall & Cooley Company, bakers supplies, 157 Franklin street and Leonard street Flames seemed to show below and aloft at once on the Hudson street front. Within an hour the group of six story buildings were gutted with absolutely no salvage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

ent production of this splendid emo- tional play, and Miss Lucille Gardner is at the head of the cast which is engaged in it's presentation. The play is one which will appeal especially to the ladies, but the men as well will find much in it to entertain them. for there is an abundant of excellent com- edy, and the stage production is said to be unusually effective. The play has been seen before, but it is said that it has never before had the ben eft of as strong cast, or such ex- cellent stage settings as characterize it's present production. Four large audiences should witness the play, for it is sure to interest and entertain ev- eryOne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
BEN GREET PLAYERS
Famous Dramatic Organization to Appear
 at Smiths Theatre.

WITH THE RUSSIAN SYMPHONY
 ORCHESTRA PLAYING MEN
 DELSSOHN's MAGNIFICENT MU-
 SIC, SHAKESPEARE'S MOST FIX
 QUISITE COMEDY, "MIDSUMMER
 NIGHTS DREAM. WILL BE PER
 FORMED MOST IMPORTANT
 MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC OF
 FERING EVER PRODUCED.
 Arrangements have just been com pleted for what is undoubtedly the most important musical as we'll as dra- matic event of the season. On Mon- day evening, Jan. IS, at Smiths thea- tre, the Russian Symphony Orchestra of New York, Modest Altschuler, con- ductor, and the Ben Greet Players, in- cluding and under the personal direc ton Of Ben Greet. will give a complete stage performance of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Nights Dream, with the full score of Menhelssohn's iexquis- ite music. Similar performances have been or are to be given in all the lead ing cities this season in commemora- tion of the Mendelssohn centenary, which is February 3d. Every city cannot have the performance on that OdIc, FnllaOGlpnla, as IL happens, De- ing the city to secure the play on the actual date of the Iundredth anniver- sary of the composers birthday.
 The performance to be given here en- gages the superb Russian Symphony Orchestra of fifty men, Modest Alt schuler, Ben Greet, the Ben Greet Company, which has been especially enlarged and strengthened for this tour, a children's dancing group, and a solo dancer, Lou Wall Moore, whose Greek dances are similar to those of Isadora Duncan. These dances form an especially attractive feature, being rendered to the accompaniment of i Mendelssohn's Spring Song which is All in all approximately one hundred people are concerned in the performance. Wherever the or chestra and this company have appear ed together, the house has been sold out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
SMITHS.

s"The Man of the Hour," which will De seen again this evening, and to- rnorrow afternoon and evening. is one If the strOngest and most dramatic 7lays which has been seen in this city n a long time, and the remaining per- rormances should be witnessed by 'ca- Dacity'' audiences. This is without loubt the strongest cast which Brady and Grismer have ever presented. and n '"The Man of the Hour" they have ! vehicle which is we'll calculated to bring cut all it's good points.
 For the first three days of the com- ing week, with daily matinees, and at popular prices, the attraction is to be hat thrilling Western railroad play, The Montana Limited. In offering his play for public approval, Klimt & 1azolo, it's promoters, and one of the eading firms of the country in the popular price field, have expended a arge amount of money, and have given t very careful attention, with a view to making it one of the best and strongest melodramatic attractions on he stage. That they have been suc- oessful in meeting the wishes of the public is demonstrated by the cordial reception which the show meets every where. and this city will doubtless add % the vast number of successes with which the play IS credlted. strong oast Of unusually capable people, fine scenic investiture. a story of ab- sorbing interest frightened by most agreeable comedy, combine to make his as enjoyable an offering as can we'll be imagined. The train robbery i nthe second act is said to be powerful piece of stagecraft. and alone places the play in the front rank If railroad dramas.
 
 Mrs. Judith M. F'rancini, the prin1a donna soprano with the Boston Opera Singers is without doubt one of the most pleasing grand opera artists tour :ng this country at the present time. This lady has only been in this coun- try for three years, but during that short space of time her success in the different operas has been tremendous. This noted organization will appear here next Thursday evening, present inc verdi's ''Il Trovatore."
 '"rhorrts and Orange Blossoms" a dram tiration of Bertha M Clay's ex- tensively read novel of the same name. will be the offering for Friday and Saturday of next week, with daily matinees, and at the regular popular prices of the theatre. The Rowland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
NO FALSE PRETENsE has marke,

NO FALSE PRETENSE has marked the career of Ely's Cream Balm. Being entirely hairless. it is not respons ble like the catarrh snuffs and powders for minds shattered by cocaine. The great virtue of Ely's Cream Balm is that it speedily and completely over comes nasal catarrh and hay fever. Back of this statement is the testimony of thousands and 8 reputation of many years success. All druggists, soc, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren Street, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

Many little lives have been saved by Folcys Honey and Tar. for coughs. colds. croup and whooping cough. It is the only safe remedy for infants and children as 1t contains no opiates or other narcotic drugs. and children like Foleys Honey and Tar. Careful moth CTS keep a bottle in the house Refuse substitutes. F. B. Brill. local agent.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and l86 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

Thorpe's new house on Main street.
 Miss Julia Banks was one of our local people who attended Gov. Lilley's inauguration ball at Hartford
 On Wednesday,. MT. Henry Burr re- turned from the automobile show in New York
 Dr. Hetzel is home from New York where he went to the Grand Palace to attend the auto show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

You would not delay taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of or bladder trouble if you req lized that neglect might result in Bright's disease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and cures all kidney and bladder dis orders F. B. Brill, local agent. B 51
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to 1njure the skin. Instantly removes stove Polish. Rust, Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wn1. F.. Vim, 244 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

Seni-annual sale of $1.50 and s200 shirts at S1.10. Large assortment of new patterns in all sizes. Towe 6 Kohlmaier, 9S1 Main St. A7s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

THE pRFruEST FACE

PALOL, the palatabie castor oil on sale at all drug stores. Ulstf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-08

There is no case on record of cough. cold of Ia grippe developing in- to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken. as it cures the most obstinate deep seated coughs and colds. Why take anything else. F. R
 bIlIl. local agent. s351