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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

70 pick up book. to arrange cush-
ion. or to touch the keys Of the piano.
The rest OF the company is informed
what the required stunt viii he
The subject" is then resdmittcd.
and those who are to guide him stand
on each side and hold his hands
These thought transferers. as well as
the rest Of the company. then center
their minds upon the thing to be done.
In eight cases out of ten the subject"
then wends his way. still holding tho
hands Of the other two. towards the
appointed object. and does what Is re
quired Of him.
Il Is most exciting. The audience
viii probably demand several sub
iccta' and experiments before thu ir
curiosity Ia sated
A new game which will appeal ,c
active. lively girls. as well as TO the
boys, Is color base. This IL a splendid
frolie for the hall or living room. and
can be played In quite close quarters
Each member Of the company but
one h given q certain color or shade,
which will represent his personal
safety. since. when standing with q
foot or hand on something OF that
color he cannot b. tagged The re
manning player is made catch" and
I pursues the fugitiyes around the room
tie must remember the colors given &c
each. as the pursued. when in a tight
fix. will try to deceive him by touch
ing some color not theirs.
When the catch succeeds in catch
ing some one of base and tagging him
he changes places with the person
caught II adds to the fun to give the
catch a long. flexible stick with q
handle OF raw cotton dipped in flour
tied TO one end. with which to tag.
When the company does not include
: csildrcn too young to read or write
composing a Christmas story makes a
| pleasant pastime. The players ars
gwen penny blank books and pencils
and each is called on 20 name a word
/ which must be woven into the story
each writes. These words everybody
puts down Twenty minutes Is allowe.
in which to think out Christina.
stories or Incidents and for putting
them into words At the end OF the
contest the stories are read aloud ant
voted on. The best is awarded 1
prize. II any story fails to includ,
all the given words IL Is not entered
In the competition
The best place to play this game 4
around a large table which affordl
room for the different papers. pencil,
and elbows
Have for the centerpiece OF the sup
per table at this Christmas party F,
large cake iced in white. with wreati
or artificial holly and a crown OF rec
candles. In the center have n tin,
Santa Claus. with or without reindeer
and a sleigh.
From the cake run scarlet ribbons
terminating in souvenirs at the differ
ent covers.
Serve for the refrcshment hot oyste
soup aud crackers. cold sliced tongu,
and potato or chicken salad, followe,
by ice cream and cake OF dainty tell,
or eustard. Then coffee. waters an
cheese.
Wrap tiny bonbons in squares OF tin
foil and pour a little alcohol owe
them on n metal tray Let the guest
snatch them from the flames witt
their fingers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

But. one day there came news TO
the honorable prince. the leader OF a
hundred battles. in command Of the
fortress. that the forces of the east
had gathered from the far Ganges.
and that they were coming toward the
capital This fortress. that had never
surrendered. had a commander who
had been decorated often by the king.
whose voice was next to the kings in
authority. and who would be regent II
the king had died-and yet that coni-
mander trembled In cowardly fear
when he heard the news Of the on
coming hosts. The walls Of the fortress
were no less mighty. his soldiers no
less brave. everything as II had been
before. yet the commander feared and
trembled. worried and fretted. passing
sleepless nights. walking the walls
constantly to see IL there was any
sign of the approaching foe At last
before any army appeared in sight,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
Burglar Hung in Chimney.

Washington, N. C.-Sliding down the
chimney in an effort to burglarize the
home of J. II. Davis, David Fulford
stuck fast. The burglars efforts to lib-
crate himself awoke Davis, who tele
phoned fer the police. Though the
chimney was razed to the roof and Of
dcers and neighbors worked for an hour,
efforts to release the man were in vain,
and finally the services Of brick ma-
son were required. Fulford was taken
out msfe dead than alive.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
STATE BACKS GOOD ROADS.

Frankfort, ky.-After three weeks Of
doubt IL Is announced that the good
roads" amendment to the constitution Of
Kentucky was adopted by vote of the
people In the election of Nov. 2 last.
The amendment viii revolutionize road
building in the state Through the
amendment the state and its credit is
behind each county whose people desire
improved roads, the commonwealth
standing behind whatever bonds are is
sued, thus making them marketable.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
KILLS FOUR ELEPHANTS.
An Members Of the Roosevelt Party In
Good Health.

Nairobi, British East Africa.-Reports
received from the American hunting ex-
petition are to the effect that all mem
bers of the party are well and will re-
turn TO Londisnai Nov }.
During the hunting on the Guas Ing
hisu plateau. Col Roosevelt and Kermit
Roosevelt, in. company with the African
explorer. Carl Z. Akely. killed four ele-
plants. The party took many other
trophies, including five horned giraires,
q leopard. roam bush buck, a Jackson's
harte beeste. an orbi, a singing topi, a
bohor and kob.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
The Joy Of Serving.

In this world, the sweetest. deepest,
purest Joy of life is that which we
find in doing good. in serving others.
This was Christ's own sweetest Joy.
He came to earth to serve. He loved.
and loves deepest joy always comes
in blessing. comforting others. He
bequeathed his joy TO us. and so we
find our holiest joy. as he found his,
in serving.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
ANGRY AT GOV. BROWN.
Would Have Burned Him in Efigy for
Committing DR.. Elliott.

In Grange, Ga.-Showing the temper
of some of the people of this section
regarding the communication of the death
sentence of DIR. j. NJ. Elliott, quite a
number of young men prepared dunn
my. labeled il -Joe Brown and were
preparing to string it up, riddle it with
bullets and then burn il. Mayor Ed
munds heard of the movement, however,
and put a stop to the procedure
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
The Supreme Attainment.

To love God with all the heart and
soul and mind and strength is to make
Gods welfare. that is. the progres and
prosperity Of his work in the world.
ones supreme desire. As to love
ones neighbor as ones self is the
secret of social order. so TO love God
with all the heart and soul and mind
and strength is the secret of all high.
holy, and joyous living.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
The Man In the Moon.

Russian folklore tells that the man
in the moon was one who was seeking
the isle in which there is no death.
At last. after travelling far. he found
the longed-for haven and took up his
abode in the moon After hundred
years had passed. death called for hin,
one Christmas eve and fierce strux.
gle ensued with the moon. who was
snd 90 the man STAYED
her "a he was,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
8,Io9,737BALESGINNsD
ACCORDING TO REPORTS UP TO
NOVEMBER Ia
Texas Had Ginned Over 2,ooo. 600
Bales, and Georgia More Than
1900, 900 Bales.

Washington.-Census report show. s.
lo3,73T bales, counting round bales az
half bales, ginned from the growth Of
1909 to No. IA, compared with 9,s95. 500
for 1905.
Round bales included this year are
f23,s5s, compared with i73.9os for i0os.
Sea Island. 6s.60T for 1909. compared
with 56,7u1 for 1908.
The cotton siuned by states to Nov.
IL, 1909, compared with that ginned to
the same date in zoos and 1907, fol-
lows.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

Girls are busy these days making
elaborate neckpieces OF lace and sa-
tin. or net and ribbon. The one shown
in the sketch is made from white fig.
ured filet net attached to a high,
boned stock OF black satin. The bow
In front. and the :abot. are merely
pinned on and can be replaced by 9th
era
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
FOLDING STAND FOR TREE
One That Can Be Easily Made and
Which May Be Kept for Fu-
ture Use.

The accompanying cut shows n
simple way to make a support for a
Christmas tree. says the Scientific
American. The material should be OF
hard or tough wood that will not split
easily
Make three pieces like A. Of Xxx
inch strip. also three pieces like c. Of
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

An all-white tree IS a beautiful nov.
city. Wrap all gifts in white. fringed
tissue paper. tie with white ribbon,
decorate the tree with strings Of pou-
corn. white paper chains and bells,
surmount il with a large white but.
teriiy and powder it literally with sill.
yer powder that will glisten like snow
in the eandIeIight
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
CANAL COST SCARS.
Estimate Jumps Over si2sooo,ooo in
One Year.

washington.-In one bound the esti-
mated cost of the construction OF the
isthmian canal has jumped over s125,-
600 600 from last years report, which
placed the figure at about $3.50, ,ooo, 900.
The total estimated cost of the eonstruc-
tisn Of the isthmian tlockl canal is now
placed at s3T5.2of. 900, an advance Of
Sass, ,sss,s 500 over the original estimate
of sis9,705,s0o.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

There are few joys in life to be com
pared with a sustained interest in
some intellectual pursuit. Yet young
men Of wealth often miss this glad
ness and fall short Of their possibili-
ties.-Rev. DIR. Fem, Episcopalian,
Boston.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
JOHN d. SILENT.
Refuses Absolutely to Comment on St.
Paul Decision.

Cleveland, 0.-'I simply cannot com
ment On the decision of the United states
circuit court on the government com.
plaint against the Standard Oil Com
pany," said John ID. Rockefeller at
church today. Il am no longer actively
connected with the management of the
company, and it would be improper for
me TO enter into discussion Of the
matter"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
Fairness.

Let us be open-minded and fair to-
ward all men; let us Judge them, but
not PREJUDICE them. Let Us treat 9TH
'ers as we would have them treat us.--
Rev. A. Lyon, Hebrew, Brooklyn. N. Y,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
Daily Exreriencex

Our daily experiences are but so
much clay which we shape into forms
bealtiful or hideous.--Rev. George r.
Gebaner, Unitarian, Duluth. MINI.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
ICE TRUST ILLEGAL.
81. Louis Corporation Held to Be vio-
lating Sherman Law.

st. Louis.-The Polar Wave Ice &
Fuel Company, of St. Louis, was declared
an illegal combination in restraint OF
trade within the meaning of the anti
trust law, by Judge George H. Shields,
of the St. Louis Circuit Court. Judge
Shields declared that the company lille
gaIry raised the price of ice from IS
cents to so cents hundred pounds. An
appeal will be taken to the Supreme
Court Of Missouri.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

|aews

Vt weeks term Of the circuit
lazoo county closed Thursday.
two weeks were taken up with
al docket- There were a great
ea-ss, about thirty of which
retailing. Twenty were nolle
IN had jury and verdict of not
po were continued and only two
,, one was fined $50 and the
and costs.
neipal cases were II murder
pc case was continued, two
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

From the horny hand OF toll comes
the richest harvest OF eontent-W.
Stewart RoystoE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

No ear may hear His coming.
But in this world Of sin.
Where meek souls viii receive H.m still
The dear Christ enters iE-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

On Nov. IL. 1905. 1913 per cent. Of the
entire crop Of the country had been
ginned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

y convocation of the Scottish
- of the valley of Meridian
at Meridian for a three days
= the purpose of comforting de-
1n the fourth to the thirty
1lusive. There are a large num-
= most distinguished Masons
G111e present.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

y, criminals, assaults, lynchingsr
~ grade of lawlessness was con-
in the Northwest Mississippi
nee OF the African Methodist
nl church in session, at Water
and strong resolutions were
calling upon the negroes all
the state to Join in an effort to
khe criminal negro and strive 60
bim a better citizen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

, =. Gillespie. census supervisor
Second Congressional District,
appointed at ID few applications
ree-iving from the interior pre-
FOR census enumerators.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

Susie v. Powell, director of the
Improvement Associations sctivi
Mississippi, reports encouraging
of the campaign that is being
ktei for practical as well as intel
! development of the rural schools.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

Mclean, secretary of the
& state board of health, has
- 11lI4 . letter to the Rockefeller
- offering the aid and CO.
1EC Of the State health authori-
= - campaign to be instituted for
~ ation OF the hook worm dis
Any plan proposed by the com
Dor the suppression of this dis
meet with our cordial sup
~ Secretary Mclean, -and am
the same spirit prevails among
of the medical fraternity in
pi."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

Edens. a prosperous planter of
county. sold one hundred and
bales OF cotton to Walker Fow-
anager of the Prairie Cotton Com
or Is cents per pound
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

m had two days trades day,
- - the kind ever had, but judg-
- the success of this venture, il
i - - the last. The crowds on both
vuzs large, and were made up BY
hum all over the country. In
- to the bargains offered prizes
y 0fven for innocent amusements.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

Q. A. Shaw, superintendent of
schools, announces that he will
y cash prize of SIS to the
kool in the Fourth Congressional
making the greatest material
ment during the present session.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

n Planters of Claiborne and the
1ru vesvil have been engaged in a fierce
o1uGE>s since August, 1905. The first
eeh has been fought. The planters
- hnve e.rried out the governments
Nn1suEei>nn have won glorious victory
- pnntus who have kept their la
bpren - forced them to plant their
~ hl-rn corn and to thoroughly eul-
t1voeo 1--WE an abundance of corn.
1l11fZ Forced their tenants to plant
e. oorghVm and to give IL the
fsation have enough moIasses
forced their tenants to plant
60 tDes, peas, etc, and to culti-
vuo 1Ps well are now all smiles.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

ssissippi Pine association met
pburg and among other things
op before the body was the
er of prospective car short
st OF those present stated
ndy they were being put to
nyenience in getting their pro-
narket because of the fact that
more than half the necessary
- ears could be procured.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

le all cotton. little corn. and less
4thing else raised on the farm has
amended in this part of Yalobusha
lty so as to include sorghum and rib
cane moiasses. Several farmers
raised large crops of sorghum, the
: being as high as 900 gallons to the
ner.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

iss Susie v. Powell, president of
School Improvement Association,
give cash prize Of SIS to the rural
|ol ID the State making the greatest
sevsuspt h tnaitssieu.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

p Garland Lyeli, chancellor of the
District. and one OF Mississippi's
test young men, has accepted an
htion from the Mississippi Society
!. Louis to deliver the address at
pnnual meeting, to be held early in
nber.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

postnffce department has issued
orders against the Pennsylvania
any and J. Baker Company and
l~rn Sales Company, both Of New
~, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

= Attala county farmers are re-
d to be making practical arrange
for the sowing OF wheat, the seed
rhich is now being received, and il
nderstood there will be quite an
ege cultivated The movement is
experimental.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25

ton county has purchased .
Fhich the county eonvicts are to
IN the future.
m consists of go acres. with
lltivstiou. The price paid is
about $40 per acre. Under
law county and city prisoners
leased, but must be worked
rial authority. This year the
Drked the eonviets on rented
after paving all expenses will
prott.of $4,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-11-25
Fall on Miners Neeks.

Women who recognized among the
twenty-one men taken cut their own
kin would not BE- restrained. but threw
themselves on their necks and sobbed,
refusing TO tear themselves away when
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-19
MARRIAGE OF Mr.. BENJAMIN X.
THROWER

The announcement of the marriage
of Mr.. benjamin K Thrower, Jr., OF
Gainesville, will be received here with
a great deal of surprise, as none of
his friends here or at his home knew
of his intentions, so quietly did he
keep his secret. His friends are lay
ing for him, and when he returns to
Gainesville he will be very warmly
welcomed.
Mr.. Thrower's marriage took place
very quietly Monday afternoon at the
home of the bride at Orlando, the
lovely bride being Miss Ora Ham
mond, a much admired young lady of
that city. Two summers ago Miss
Hammond visited at Seabreeze, and
quite a number of the Ocala colony
there had the pleasure of meeting her
at that time and Mr.. Thrower is TO be
congratulated on the wife he has cho-
sen.
Mr.. Thrower is one of the best
known and most popular young trav-
cling men in the state, representing
the Baird Hardware Company, of
Gainesville, in which company he also
owns stock. He is very greatly liked
in his home town, and he has many
| friends in this city, being a frequent
visitor here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thrower are now in
Tampa for a few days and are guests
at the Tampa Bay Hotel. Mr. Throw
er's parents. Rev. and Mrs. B. K
Thrower, are residents of Tampa.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-19
STEREOPTICON LECTURE AT :HE
BAPTIST CHURCH

DR.. G. B. Ray of Richmond, Va, ed
vocational secretary of the Southern
Baptist Convention. arrived in Ocala
Tuesday afternoon for a short visit.
At night at the Baptist church, DR..
Ray delivered a very splendid and a
very interesting lecture, and it was
indeed a treat to have him among us.
His lecture was On the subject of for
eign missions. and his very eloquent
ana excellent remarks were made
more attractive by the use of the
beautiful stereopticon views brown
upon a large canvass. His lecture
was not only delightful but education
al as well and those who attended the
lecture were well rewarded and the
evening was one of a great deal of
profit and entertainment.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-19
MP. D. N. sARco PROMOTED

Mr.. D. N. Barco, the head of the
Arcadia laundry, has been promoted
or rather he has widened out.
Without giving up his own bust
ness he has been elected as general
manager of the large department
store of the Arcadia Mercantile Co.
This is a $4,000 stock company, and
carries a stock of goods that would
do credit to a town four or five times
the size of ours. Mr. Barco came
here a little over two years ago, and
has devoted his brain and muscle to
building up the Arcadia steam laun-
dry. He is not afraid to take hold
and show how the work ought to be
dOne.-Arcadia News.
Mr.. Newcomb Barco is the Oldest
son of Hon. and Mrs. J. NJ. Barco of
this county He formerly lived at
Cotton Plant and was exceedingly
popular in that neighbOrhOod. His
friends all over the county will learn
with pleasure of the success that is
pursuing him in his new home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-19
OUR GREAT PIANO CONTEST

AS it draws to a close our piano
contest is growing in interest, and it
behooves the friends of the different
contestants to be active for the next
two weeks.
What is being done by those who
are handling the coupons is being
done openly and above board, and no
unfair advantage is being taken one
over another. In order to increase
their trade so as to be able to pay for
the coupons extra inducements are
being made, but made TO all alike, and
were not made without first obtain
ing the consent of all the parties at
issue.
Many ballots are being held back
by the friends of the various favor
ties and from the present outlook it
IS uncertain which of the popular
contestants will win the handsome
prize
The contest will positively close on
the day named, to-wit: February 90
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-19
THE OcALA BAND TO PLAY AT
EUSTIS

AS has already been announced
Ocalas splendid band, which is win
ing a statewide reputation, will go
to Eustis to participate in the Wash
ington's birthday celebration that is
given annually in that city. The Ocala
band went down last year to play at
the celebration, and so perfectly de-
lighted were the citizens of Eustis
with the playing of our boys that they
were Immediately engaged to play
again this year.
The band is now very busy practic-
ing for the concert that they will give
on that occasion. The following is
the program they will render;
Overture, II Trovatore.
Selection. The Ruler
Overture, Lustspial.
Selection. Remick's Hits.
COrnct solo. selected, H. w. Tucker.
Musical sketch, Fleming and Gerig.
Minstrel overture: Ends, Gerig
and Fleming; Gerig, Beck; interlocu-
ter. G. ". Martin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-19

claude o. Munden, the genial man
ager of Val NJ. Antuono's cigar store,
is wearing the smile that won't wear
of. and the past twenty-fOur hours
has attained those heights of joy to
him never before known. The cause
is the newly acquired title of father.
There is a nine-pound boy at ms
home. No. 1705 Central avenue Moth
er and son are doing nicely under the
care of DR.. Altree. Friends of the
proud father are keeping him busy
accepting congratulations.-S Sundays
Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-19
The STARS PIANO CONTEST

Miss Vivian Dame was the lucky
winner in the Stars piano contest,
which closed at ten o'clock Monday
night The excitement was intense
and quite 4 number were present dur
ing the counting of the votes. Miss
Danes majority was over one hun
dred thousand votes.
Quite a number of the friends of
Miss Ethel Haycraft. who made such
a splendid race, and the editor of the
Star have ordered another piano ex-
actly like the one won by Miss Dame,
and it will be shipped direct to Miss
Haycraft as a gift from her friends.
Miss May Bell Rutland of Rutland
won the piano among the out of town
contestants.