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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Worth Knowing

To remove Pimples, Blackheads Blotches
and all forms of Skin Eruptions is accord
ing to we'll known Physician, very easy
matter; he says that many are afflicted
with some one of the above ailments, and
are subject to great deal Of embarrassment
an account Of the unsightly appearance
which they present, and recommends the
following simple harmless and inexpensive
treatment. Go to your Druggist and get
this prescription filled: Clearola one-hal
ounce, Ether one ounce, Alcohol sever
ounces; mix, shake well and apply to the
parts affected night and morning, allowing
IL to remain for at least ten minutes ther
wipe off the powder from the skin. Use q
soft cloth or sponge in applying the mp
ture and in from ten days to two weeks youi
face will be smooth and clear as a marriag,
bell. Get the Pure Clearola which is only
put up in one hall ounce packages Ask tc
see it.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Rouuh on His Lordship.

A carpenter In an English town hav-
ing neglected to make q gibbet that
had been ordered by the hangman on
the ground that he had not been paid
for the last one he had erected gave so
much offense that the next time the
fudge came to the circuit he was sent
for.
"Fellow," said the judge in stern
tone. chow came you to neglect max
ing the gibbet that was ordered on my
account?"
81 humbly beg your pardon" replied
the carpenter Had ! known 1t was
for your lordship ii would have been
done Immediately"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
A VISION ON THE VELDT.
Tho Form on the Rocks That Con-
fronted the Soldier.

Tho Form on the Rocks That Con-
fronted the Soldier.
thought saw n form Of some kind
between the powders. ! jumped to
the conclusion that 1t was n soldier. In
one second 1t had vanished. i chal-
lenged, but got no answer. Those
pieces Of rock seemed TO terrify me.
advanced toward them, but saw
nothing. l retired back and took up
my position, leaning on my rifle. My
eyes went again to the same place, and
there, standing between the two bowl
ders, was the outline Of n woman.
brought my rife to the present, cover
ing the form which stood before me.
saw her walk from one piece Of rock
to the other.
watched and saw her repeat her ac-
ton. She then stopped and leaned up
against one Of the powders with her
back toward me. l again advanced
to where she stood. When had got to
within forty OF fifty yards of her
saw her turn round and look straight
at me with a careworn and sorrowful
face.
Then / saw and knew who she was.
1t VAS my own mother. was not mis-
taken, for she walked within n few
yards Of me, at the same time looking
me dead in the face. She then turned
about and walked to the two pieces of
rock, and l saw no more of her. About
three weeks after / received letter
from home telling me of her death and
burial.-"A Grenadier's South African
Reminiscence" In Occult Review.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
FRIDAY, JANUARY "a, 1899.

The recently elected president OF
Switzerland, DR.. Adolf Duecher, is
7S years old. But then President
Diaz Of Mexico is that age and he is
on the brink Of another campaign.
Both men seem quite strong argu-
ments against DR.. Osler's theory
Providence News Democrat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
The Wave Of induloence.

Indulgence nowadays is very much
exaggerated. We have even come to
admire clever thieves. and as long as
we are not the victims Of the theft we
are quite enthusiastic for the rogue
who shows great cunning and daring
I'm his crimes. He is almost hero In
our eyes, and we call him genius
Paris Figaro.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
He Discovered Why.

Mr. Oldboy-Why do you bring so
much water, Tommy? I merely asked
for n drink
Tommy thought you'd need more
than glassful. cause sister said you
was the driest old stick she ever knew.
illustrated Bits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Nat "a Hare.

Every London man should remember
that in the ordinary way. II he has
reached 3 p. m. without getting mar
vied. he Is. by merciful dispensation
Of ecclesiastical law. safe for that
day at any rate London Punch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

President Elect Taft will use au-
tomobiles instead Of horses during
his term of office. Horses must fee
elieved.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Mostly Down.

Brown (expatiating on the merits Of
his latest bargain I'm motors)-l don't
say she's much to look at. but you
should see the way she takes hill
Friend (callously)-Up or down?-Lon-
don Punch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Driven to Drink.

Artist-My next picture at the acad-
emy will be entitled "Driven to
Drink" His Friend-Ah, some power
full portrayal Of bafIled passion. sup
pose? Artist-Oh, no; it's a cab ap-
preaching a watering trough.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

1t is stated that Messrs Harrimal
and Hill are putting on their war
paint and preparing for another rail-
road struggle. 1t probably makes
little difference to the public which
giant wins.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Dental Incubation.

Tommy" said the visiting uncle.
"seems TO me that baby sister OF yours
IS pretty slow. She hasn't any teeth
yet. has sheY'
"She's got plenty OF teeth" replied
the indignant Tommy. "She's got a
whole mouthful Of teeth. only they
ain't Matched "-Woman's Home
Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

1t is hoped that the sentence OF
ten years imprisonment passed upon
a Boston broker convicted Of fraud
will drive others Of his kind out OF
business. All dishonest promoters
are not yet in jail.-New York
Journal of Commerce.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

1t did not take Mrs, Carrie Nation
long to become unpopular abroad.
She has remarkable ability in the
art of making herself disliked
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
ODD EPITAPHS.
The Tombstone Inscription WiIIed by
an Ardent Republican.

At Attica In the little burying ground
is the grave Of Nathaniel GrigsDy. He
died I'm 1890 and was man of much
force. He had a war record. serving
as second lieutenant In Company G.,
Tenth Indiana cavalry. Grigsby was
an ardent Republican. He stood by
the G. o. =. at all times and even In
death. This epitaph is on his tomb
stone:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

The price of lemons is advancing
on account of the Italian earthquake.
Quantities Of this fruit come from
Messina and the shipping from that
port has Of course ceased.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Judge William III. Sweetland's
elevation to the supreme bench
seems to have been deserved by him
and satisfactory to everybody.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Congressman Willett of NewYork
was evidently looking for notoriety
when he assailed President Roose-
welt SO vehemently in a speech on
Monday in Congress. The adver-
tising he secured will be cheap and
transient
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Lincoln Stef1ens is authority for
the statement that Rhode Island is
not the worst state politically in New
England. This is encouraging to
those who imagined there could be
nothing worse.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Appreciation of Edgar Allen Poe
was side tracked long time, but II
finally arrived. "All things come
90 him who waits "
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Her Idea.

Mrs. Muggins-I hear your husband
is speculatlng in stocks. Is he a bull
or beari Mrs. Buggins-Judging
from results I should think he was a
jackass.-Philadelph Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Senator Foraker is hanging on to
Brownsville incident with the same
tenacity that dog clings to root.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

1t is almost a wonder that Roose-
welt has not painted the White
House red.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

1t still remains to be seen how
much influence the Bar Association
possesses in political way.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Know thyself and your own place In
the universe about you. Fear no phan-
toms, but face realities.-Grant Allen.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Rarefeced.

Freddie" said the visitor, "I hear
your father gave you watch on your
birthday. Was It hunting case
watch?"
"No. ma'am," replied Freddie. ut
was barefaced watch."-Exchange
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Commander Marsh lost fifteen
numbers and the United States lost
the "Yankee".
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Thornton Hains was evidently not
born to be hung.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Nature never did betray the heart
that loved her.-Barrow.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Well Show You How To Farm

40 acres, half wood and lumber,
balance meadow and tillage. Two
houses, s and 5 roome, i'll good re-
pair, good barn, hennery, crib, 3
wells, fine orchard, apples, pears,
and peaoh hes, nea, macadam road,
village, and good market. To close
estate 81 900.
We have other desirable farm ir-
vestments. Write or call,
LAND OFFICE,
Moth Scituate, Z. |
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22

Through this inscription
/ wish 10 enter my dying
protest against what Is
called the Democratic party.
have watched II closely
since the days OF Jackson
and know that all the mis-
fortunes OF our nation have
come TO II through this SO
called party. Therefore be-
ware of this party OF treason.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

Miss Willie May Mcintosh has
returned from a visit to friends
at Sheffield, Florence and Cher
okee.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
Solid Leather Shoes.

Again we wish to call attention
to our new line of solid leather
shop made shoes. Biggest part of
our fall stock of shoes now in the
house. These shoes we bought
direct from manufacturer. These
shoes were made according to our
special orders. Made extra wide
with a rows of stitching--two rows
straight stitching and two rows
zigzag stitching making them
nearly impossible to rip. One pair
of the solid leather shoes will out
wear two pairs of the ordinary
shoes that are bought of the job
ber that have probably been on
hand for years before you get
them. We also have about $50
pairs of solid low cuts, Oxfords
and slippers that we are closing
out at price it will pay you to see
this line as they are good new
goods. We are also closing some
very pretty lawns ~, SC and 1Oc
grade for DC yard. See our 1-3
cheviots, &c checks SC domestics.
S ID rolls, 20 yds scrap calico for
one dollar. Straw hats going at a
sacrifice.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

Fresh cakes Just rec q at
c. w. Mcknight S.
Misses Marion and Fannie
Joel Mcdonald have returned
from a visit to Malcum, Ark.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
Petition For Pardon.

10 T.. r.. Noel, Jackson, Miss.
Your petitioner, Dan Adair,
would respectfully represent
that he was convicted in Circuit
Court of the County of Tishomin-
go, State Of Miss, at the Janua-
ry 1909 Term thereof, for the
crime of arson, and sentenced to
serve the term of FIVE years in
the state penitentiary, and which
sentence has been affirmed by the
Supreme court of this state.
Your petitioner is a Very poor
man, and he was confined in the
County Jail of Tishomingo Coun-
ty, at luka, Miss, from June
1908 until his trial in January,
1909, and he has been seaving in
the state penitentiary since the
time of his conviction.
Petitioner, Dan Adair, AYERS
with all the solemity of his ma
ture that he is not guilty of The
crime for which he stands convic-
ted; and that on account of the
stong doubt as to his guilt, and
on account Of the punishment and
confinement that he has already
undergone, and the abjcct power
ty of his wife and children, your
Excellency is hereby respectfully
requested to grant him pardon,
and relieve the said Dan Adair
from serving any further. sen
tence. Respectfully submitted,
w. b. Ellis and others
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

A Card of Thanks.

shall not feel right if | failed
70 express my appreciation Of the
many Kindnesses shown me by
the people of your little city du.
ring my stay there while the
meeting was not as fruitful as we
hoped it to be, yet it was a real
plersure to me to be with you
and do the preaching. Bro. Ep-
ting is noble man, and is alto
gether worthy of the love shown
him by the people of your church
and town. would especially
thank Mr.. Leatherwood for kind
ness shown me while guest at
his hotel. Blessings upon you all.
Yours Fraternaliy.
T. A. J. Beasly.
There will be an all day sing
ing at Paradise church the second
Sunday in July. Everybody is
most cordially invited to come nd
bring well filled baskets.
/ ]. O. Southward.
4 Mrs ] e. Glenn and children,
of Fulton, KY. are visiting at Mr..
g. II. Pruitt' S, 3 miles south of
town.
Miss Mabel Archer of Crenshaw,
Miss, is visiting Mrs. Mary Arch
er on Eastport Street.
Mr.. J. T. Walker and family,
who have been living two years
near Short, returned this week to
their former home at Naylor, Mo.
Mr.. w. r. Todd and family, of
Grenada, are here for the summer
the guests of Mrs. Hattie Doan.
Mr.. E. Merrill is back in Iuka
again
Mrs. c. L. Watson and children
are stopping with Mrs. E. N.
Reed.
@ Uncle Johnny Woods returned
Friday to his home, Paducah, Ky,
after several weeks spent here
with relatives.
Mrs. Gertrude Patterson and her
little son, Earl Dean, came down
from Cherokee Friday on a visit to
relatives.
LOST-A petition on the streets
of Iuka. Finder will please re-
turn to Bolivar Hill, R l. Iuka,
Miss.
Model Drug Store is the place
to visit if you want quality and
first-class service in the drug line.
AT hard time prices.
Or. ]. w. Skidmore, Osteopath
ic Physician of Corinth, Miss,
will visit luka Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays. Consulta-
tion and examination free. Leave
all calls at Mineral Springs Ho-
tel. Is t o-24.
We have received our nice and
up-to-date line of slippers and can
undersell all others.
w. W. Harris G. Co.
Miss Blanche Edwards returned
home Monday from Holcutt where
she has been visiting friends and
relatives since the Reunion.
! The new planlng mill of Messrs.
Mcdonald & Moore blew the whis-
tie Monday afternoon and is now
Fin operation.
LOST-If you have lost your
health Model Drug Store can find
1t for you.
Fresh cakes just reed at
c. w. Mcknight S.
Misses Marion and Fannie
| Joel Mcdonald have returned
from a visit to Malcum, Ark.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
Wagons and Buggies.

| have on hand four or five
wagons that want to sell real
badly-so much SO that | will
price them real low to man
who means business. Also just
received some fine, serviceable
buggies, sure;to please any and
every purchaser.
J. c. Jourdan.
Mrs. Birdie Meriwether and
two children, of FitzgeIald, Ga,
are visiting Iuka relatives.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
Local AND Personal

Mr.. Joe Mckinney returned to
Memphis Sunday.
Mr.. Z. T. Hammerly made a
business trip to Corinth Tuesday
Save your money for the Model
Drug Store and it will save you
money.
Mr.. John Henry Allen left
Tuesday for Faxon, Tenn, where
he has position with the Tisho-
mingo Camden Gravel Co.
Miss Clara Morgan left Tues
day for Humboldt, Tenn, where
she will visit her sister and other
relatives.
Miss Willie May Mcintosh has
returned from a visit to friends
at Sheffield, Florence and Cher
okee.
Heinz Pickle. The best. Fresh.
shipments just reed at
c. W. Mcknight s.
Miss Junius Meek is back
home after visit to Cherokee.
Wanted-To buy a good combi-
nation saddle and buggy horse.
T. P Haney, luka.
Mrs. Lizzie Lynch, of Decatur,
Ala, is the guest of her sister
Mrs. Jas. Bavless;
Exclusive agents for Omega, "
Tube Rose and Bob White"
Flour. Have sold above brands
tor fifteen years. Every Dbl.
guaranteed. c. w Mcknight.
Mr.. H. R, Smith, nephew of
the Editor, was in Iuka this week
canvassing for the Mason's annui-
ty, a fraternal insurance order.
We are crowded with work this
week and. were forced to employ
additional help, securing the ser
vices of Miss Bette McC ulloch
in the typographical depart ment.
There will be regular preach
ing service at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday
Mr.. J. s. Whitehead, of Route
2 Dennis, Miss, was in town
Monday and gave us a pleasant
call.
We have the most complete line
of ladies Walking Shoes, Street
Pumps, etc that have ever been
shown in Iuka.
w. w. Harris & Co.
Mr.. John Webb Jr. is selling
novelty called shoes for flat
irons 1t is an ingenious and use
ful article and John is selling a
great many
Rev W. J. Epting failed to
come to luka last Sunday because
of the serious. illness of his wife.
Prof. w. b. Gooch, the newly
elected principal of the Iuka Pub
lie School, writes the trustees that
he expects to be on the ground
at an early date and begin work
10 build for a successful sessi N.
The VIDETTE has received
cotton bloom ftom H. Donald
son, Paden, Miss, Mr.. d, says
the bloom was pulled by him
June 26th. 1t is the first bloom re-
ceived from this county.
Mrs. VIM. Beard brought little
Gertrude and Gladys Woodruff
here one day last week to visit
their father, Mr.. w. r. Woodruff.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
Evening Party.

Miss Matte Allen Jackson en-
tertained a number of young peo-
pie informally but most enjoyably
with an evening party Monday
in honor of her charming guest,
Miss Lynette Stocks of Baldwin,
Miss, who has been prominent
in Iuka society lately. The 9TH
er guests were Misses Matte Faye
Carmichael, Kathleen Mcintosh,
Junius Meek and Willie Mayc
Mcintosh and Messrs Will Gra-
ham, j. Houston Reid, Mac r.
Morgan, J II. Allen, B. L. Mar
tin Jr. and Lucien Carmichael.
Refreshments were served the
young people.
Starts Weather Shop At Corinth.
S. c. Emery, chief of the local
weather bureau, has returned
from Corinth, Miss, where he
has just installed new observa-
ton bureau, with Milton Gambler,
brother of congressman Gambler
of Mississippi in charge. First
reports from the new station will
be sent out on July l.-Scimitar.
Rice-Reid.
AT - minutes past noon, June
30th, 1909, the solemn ceremony
uniting Mr. Charles E. Rice, of
Birmingham, and Miss Reid, of
this place, was said by Rev.
Long, at the residence of the
brides's mother. The wedding
march was artistically rendered by
Miss Maude Ermine Sweeney, of
Bowling Green, KY, and the
charming sisters of the bride,
Misses Annie Belle and Maude
Reid, were attendants. The bride
was handsomely gowned while the
groom wore conventional black.
The bridal presents were nuE.er-
GUS handsome and costly. The
groom is rising young lawyer of
Birmingham while the bride is
one of the most beautiful and ac-
complished ladies'. The VIDETTE
tenders the young couple best
wishes for happiness and prosper
ity. Immediately after the cere-
mony the bridal couple left for
Birmingham. their future home.
Breakfast.
Misses Willie Maye and Kath-
ten Mcintosh entertained most.
charmingly at breakfast Wednes-
day morning at their home in
south Iuka in special compliment
TO Miss Lynette Stocks, of Bal
dwyn, the popular guest of Miss
Matte ALEU- Jackson. The Nc
Intosh home is artistic and on
this occasion the dining room was
further beautified by profusion
of pot plants and flowers arranged
with pleasing effect. A red and
white. color motif prevailed. There
was a constant flow of bright re-
fpartee during the serving of the
menu, of which the first course
consisted of delicious fruits and
the last was coffee and cheese.
Covers were laid for nine on the
nicely appointed table, the places
marked by cards with the names
of the honoree and the hostesses
and the date. After breakfast the
girls were invited into the parlor
where in music and conversation
some time was spent Each young
lady expressed herself as having
highly enjoyed the affair. Present
were Misses Powell, Meek, Jack
son, Stocks, Mcknight, Rutledge,
Watson, Carmichael.
Mrs. E. S. Gambler Sr. is at the
Leatherwood
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Brinkley
and daughter, Elizabeth, are in
Iuka enroute to Memphis.
IN ~
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

LOST-If you have lost your
health Model Drug Store can find
1t for you.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
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First Day Court.

On the first day of Circuit Court
at iuka, after the charge and en-
rollment of the juries, time will be
given to Mr.. H. E. Blakeslee,
commissioner of agriculture, who
will address the people on sub
jects of great interest to farmers
and others. Every farmer in tn
county should be present. as Mr..
Blakeslee has for years made a
study OF. the agricultural needs of
Mississippi and is in position to
tell them things worth hearing.
All mayors and nnrshals of the
different tows in Tishoming coun-
ty are required by law to be pres
ent at the opening of circuit court,
answer to their names when called
and listen to the charge to the
grand jury.
All kinds of beef cattle, fat and
lean, wanted at Williams beef
market.
Mr.. Whit Fairless of Tuscum-
bia was in town a few days this
week, stopping over on his way to
Memphis.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

Save your money for the Model
Drug Store and it will save you
money.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

Mr.. Joe Mckinney returned to
Memphis Sunday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

Mr.. Z. T. Hammerly made a
business trip to Corinth Tuesday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

Miss Clara Morgan left Tues
day for Humboldt, Tenn, where
she will visit her sister and other
relatives.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01

Mr.. John Henry Allen left
Tuesday for Faxon, Tenn, where
he has position with the Tisho-
mingo Camden Gravel Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
the Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure

is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
Your druggist will refund your
money if after taking one bottle
you are not satisfied with results.
so cents bv !. G. Iourdan.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-07-01
Starts Weather Shop AT Corinth.

S. c. Emery, chief of the local
weather bureau, has returned
from Corinth, Miss, where he
has just installed a new observa-
ton bureau, with Milton Gambler,
brother of congressman Gambler
of Mississippi in charge. First
reports from the new station will
be sent out on July 1.-Scimitar.