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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
JERSEY LILY.

Mr.. Brown Ito new cook)-What is
your name?
Cook-Mary, sir.
MFR. Brown-Dear me. that Is my
wife's name. We shall have to call
you something else.
Cook-Never mind. call me LilyI
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
Many Were in the Same Boat.

According to the Saturday Evening
Post. this is a story heard with much
glee by congress during the last days
Of the Roosevelt administration:
During the recent cold spell in
Washington. man. shivering and
ragged. knocked at the door Of a X
street house and said to the lady;
Please. madam. give me something
to eat. l am suffering severely from
exposure"
You must be more specific" the
lady replied Are you a member OF
the senate or Of the house,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

A mass meeting Of the taxpaysrs Of
Coahoma county was held at Clarksdale
for the purpose Of protesting against the
bond sale Of 100000 ordered by the
Tallahatehie drainage commission. Since
the organization II the TaIlahatehie
Protective Association, formed for the
purpose Of fighting this bond issue, the
sale II the bonds has been enjoined, the
protective association having retained
counsel 70 defeat the measure.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
is Poor Consolatinr

Yes, it must be a terrible thing
TO go through life without your limb
But you must remember il will BE- 70.
tored to you in the next world
know it viii. mum. but DAT don't
encourage me. for It was cut OF when
l was baby. an it won't come with
IN couple OF foot Of de ground Wen
it's restored"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

anda severe female
weakness Til %
doctor said1 would
have TO go to the
hospital for an
operation. but I
could not bear TO
think Of it 1 de-
cided to try Lydia
f. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
andSanative Wash
and was entirely
cured after THREE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
Why Not1

Aunt Spinsterly-I hope that your
opinions uphold the dignity Of your
sex, Mamie. and that you believe that
every woman should have a vote.
Mamie don't go quite so far "a
that. aunties; but l believe that every
woman should have a voter.-Sketch
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Father-Didn't tell you I would
whip you II caught you in the water
again."
Son-fes, sir. and that's the reason
hurried out when | saw you coming
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

She; SO they do live happily to
gether. you says-
he; No. It's the eternal strugxie
between religion and society. He /.
as straight-backed as she is strairb,
frcnt. Life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
4 Heady Explanation.

What is the reason you were 40
late IN discovering the north paleg"
Well, answered the explorer. you
see they have such long nights in the
arctic regions that l oversight"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
IT IS.

She-John Henry. l wonder how
you can sit there and look me in the
face.
He-So do |. my love: but It's sur
prising what 4 recklessly brave man
can do,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Harold-What did she say when
you turned out the gas and kissed her?
Rupert-Said she felt as if she never
wanted to see my face again.-Phila.
delphia Record
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
For Colds and oripp-capudIne.

The best remedy for Grip and Colds Ia
HICKS Caputine. Relieves the aching anS
tevsrishnsss. Cures the cold-Hsaiaches
8 and Sc az Drug stores ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

l think the first virtue is to restrain
the tongue; he approaches nearest To
the gods who knows how to he sIIan,
even when he is in the right.-Cato
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

-, In ease Of pain on the lungs Hamlius
WIZARD OIL acts ike a mustard pIasts-
except that It = more effective and i %
much nicer and cleaner to use.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

The secret OF success in life is for a
man to be ready for his opportunity
when ii eomes.-DisraeIi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Notice of another big lumber company
transaction Just received in the office of
the chaneery clerk of Lincoln county for
record, is that of the Butterfield Lumber
Company, domieiled at Norfeld, Miss,
which has decided in trust its large mill
property, railroad rolling stock, etc, with
all its lumber lands in Lincoln, Law
renee and Marion counties to the Chicago
Title and Trust Company TO underwrite
an issue of $500, 900 in bonds to be
tioated for the development and opera
tion of the Butterfield Lumber Compa-
MES milling and railroad interests.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

At the regular semi-annual meeting
of the Yazoo-Niississippi delta levee
board at Clarksdale. debentures amount
ing 10 81. 5000 were issued for the pur
pnse Of paving oil outstanding contracts
The president was authorized TO borrow
sufficient funds 10 meet present obliga-
tons.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
Fer headache Try Hicks, c.ous,,.

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach or
Nervous troubles. the aches arr speedily
relieved by Capudins- It's Lguid-pleas-
ant "a take-EIects Immediately 10. 8
and Joc AZ Drug Stores.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Devote each day to the object then
In hand. and the evening will find
something done-Goethe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

At conference of the leading bust
hess men and planters held at Fayette
G. Fl. Afford, government agent, made an
address. and said in substance that plant
ers must keep their labor, raise every
farm product necessary for man and
beast, and some to spare, and plant the
thinner uplands: lands that will produce
an early crop in cotton He said that
they must destroy their cotton stalk.
before Nov. and burn all rubbish in
and around the field which eight serve
as alternating quarters for tie weevil.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

What can harm Us h We ara ,r,.
70 ourselves and to what We think r.
right9-Black. -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

m Pierrr's pleasant Pellets cure consultation
Consfi patton is ths clusss af many dlssasss Cur.
Ln1 cause and you cure the disease Easy 70 take
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

10 the good the world is very good.
TO the bad 1t is bad.-Smiles.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Live up to the Bible you know and
your Bible will grow.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

WOMAN
CURED
ByLydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Gardiner, Maine.-"I have been n
great sufferer from organic troubles
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

fsN -, oaiy = g or SOC bottle but Il eonfain.
wor.n o. virtue In curing colds
aeeis'-. and Aindred ills- At all draxsf<,'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
sacKAcHs 10 KipNEyAcHe-
Usually There Are Other Troubles 70
Prove u

Pain n the back is pain in the KID
,svs in most cases. and it points 10
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

President j. ". Hendson, Treasurer
:. Kemp and Secretary Chas. 7. Scoaeld
state that all plans aad profies Of tho
proposed Mississippi Western road ara
complete and bonds have been placed
with capitalists in Paris. The grades
have all been completed, which will r.
duce the eo-t Of building the Rad three
quarters Of a million dollars. The tim
Der resources adjacent 10 the right Of
way will amount to 10000, 600 feet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Don't get rusty and you won't
squeak
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

49, D rearhei before u can D cur-]t A1e-s
.-ahe EAisaln soss 70 be root Of your cT5u.h -
s-fes Il Harmless AID s1re. Al al eras<tsfs -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21
Upset
Sick FEELING

that follows taking a dose of castor
oil, salts or calomel, is about the
worst you can ent.ure-Ugh-it
gives one the creeps. You don't
have to have it-CASCARETS
move the bowels-tone up the
liver-without these bad feelings.
Try them. a.,
cAScARETs roc box for a weeks
treatment. all druggists. biggest seller
IN the world Million boxes montk
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

The most substantial proof that the
cotton still leads as marketable com
modify. was shown ne Clarksdale. when
hale weighing 500 pounds brought
sl25. The cotton was grown in Goa,
homa county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

The ninth annual exhibition of the
Mississippi and West Alabama Fair As
ISOLATION, held at Columbus, was the
most successful fair ever held. Special
features were horse show, an automo
bile parade and tournament. The ex
hibit of the Lowndes County Boys corr
club attracted much attention. The fan
association offered a prize of $50 for thu
best yield and the board of supervisor,
gave like amount.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

The controlling interest in the nam
moth million dollar lumber mill in Co
lumbus known as the Interstate Lumber
Company, organized about three years
ago with capital from Pennsylvania, ha.
been sold to J. ". Brown and A. Z.
Silverton, multi-millionaires, who own
mills in Arkansas and Southern Missis-
sippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

The Farmers Union Of Covington
county has established q large ware
house at Seminary. also a cotton seed
agency. Seed Is sill high. ranging near
the zoe per husEel mark.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Wafer shaw. who ran amuck on the
streets Of Starkvills few days since,
beating and -bungiug up Bolivar Fur
yerson in a distressing manner. and vas
bounl over in a $1,000 bond. was tried
before Mayor Beattie. He was bound
over % circuit court in a bond Of $500
On a charge II assault and battery with
and thirty days in jail for assault. <ss
and thirty days for resisting an officer,
SO for being drunk and disorlerly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Lexington. besides being ons 81 the
Oldest. Is probably one Of ths healthiest
towns in the state. and this health con
dition is not restricted 10 the physical
alone. but extends 20 the financial eonti
tion as well.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

The Mississippi Baptist convention
will convene in Winona, Nov. to ~.
This is the largest Baptist body that
meets in the state. More than 600 mes
sengers and visitors are expected.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

The X. of P. district meeting ut Aeker-
man was a great success Delegates were
in attendance from nearly all the lodges
in the district. Hon. Sam Montgomery,
grand CHANCELLOR H. NJ Quin, w. A
Sessions and other grand officers wers
present
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-10-21

Jesse Scott was tried in circuit court
at Indianola for the murder Of ". l.
Embry, on May 10 last, and by the jury
found guilty as charged, for which Juige
Cashin sentenced him to be hanged or
Nov. % next. That is the same day
fixed for the hanging of @. T. Bishop.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
FOR THE CHILDREN
The Cat and the Mouse.

All the children join hands except
the one inside the ring. who is called
the mouse. and the one outside, who
is called the cat. They begin the
game by going around rapidly and
raising their arms. The cat springs
in ut one side, and the mouse jumps
OUT ut the other They then suddenly
lower their arms so that the cat can
not escape. The cat goes around cry
ing "Mcw. New" and rs the. circle
is obliged to keep dancing around all
the time she is pretty sure to find a
weak place to break through. As soon
as she gets out she chases the mouse.
who tries to save herself by getting
into the ring again. If she gets III
without being followed by the cat the
cat must pay Il forfeit. but if the
mouse is caught she must pay a for
felt. Then they name those who are
to take their places and fall into the
circle. and the game goes on.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
SUMMONS.

State of Washington, County Of
Chehalis. SIS. In the Justices Court
for Aberdeen Precinct, n. W. Bush,
Justice.
Rudolph Distler, plaintiff VS. Del
ia Bartlett, alias Lila Flynn, alias
Lila Ehrhart, defendant.
The State of Washington to Della
Bartlett, alias Lila Flynn, alias Lila
Ehrhart. defendant: You are here
by notified that Rudolph Distler has
filed in said court verified claim
against you, which will come on to
be heard at my office in the City
of Aberdeen in Chehals County,
Wash, on the 3Oth day Of July A.
D. 1909, at the hour of nine O'Clock
a. M, and unless you appear and
then and there answer, the same
will be taken as confessed and the
demand of the plaintiff granted. The
object and demand of said claim is
to recover judgment against you in
the sum of $50, with interest from
June !, 1909. and costs, and to
subject to the satisfaction of such
judgment certain debts, property and
effects of yours in the hands and
under the control OF Mark Payette
and Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
Complaint filed July 1, 1909.
n. w. BUSH, J. P.
Conway & Snider, Aberdeen, WASH,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
NOTICE.

In the superior court of the state
of Washington, for Chehalis coun-
ty.
S. X. Bowes, ct al, plaintiffs, vs.
Rupert Steamship company, a cor
poration, defendant.
Notice is hereby given that w. r.
Macfarlane, the receiver appointed
herein, has filed with the said Court
his final report as such receiver, and
that Saturday, July "a, 1909, at the
hour of 1890 O'Clock A. NJ of the
said day at the court house of the
said county at Montesano. Washing
ton, is the time and place fixed by
the Court for the hearing of such
final report, and that at such time
and place the court will hear all OBJ
jections to the said report, and will
make an order distributing the mon
eys in the hands of the Receiver, and
will give such further orders as may
appear proper.
w. r. MACFARLANE,
Receiver, Rupert Steamship Com
pany.
Date of first publication July -,
1909.
Date of last publication, July %,
22nd.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19

on sandy soil will draw seventy-fve
feet on either side. while in clay soil
their effect will not be felt a third as
far. AS already stated. the width of
the strip of good corn or other grain
over a drain is Il good indication of the
pulling power" of the drain. Where Il
drainage system is being put in little
at time the laterals can be put in
from Is to 200 feet apart at first. de-
pending on the soil. and others put In
between later II experience shows
them to be necessary.
The Outlet.
One of the most important parts Of
the drainage system is the outlet. II
the drain empties into a ditch or
stream a stone bulwark should be
built up to keep the end tile from be-
ing washed away. The drain should
enter the stream above the level of the
water If possible. When 1t enters be-
low the force of the current is check
ed. and If the water is carrying much
silt some of it will be deposited in the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
Person and Object.

Two players leave the room together
and after due consultation decide upon
some particular person. either histor-
zeal or fictitious. about whom they
would be prepared to answer any ques-
tons which might be put to them by
their friends.
Not merely is some particular person
thought of. but also something belong
ing to h.n-for instance. part of his
dress, his dog. his friend or some pc
culiarity by which he is well known.
On returning to the room one of the
players will represent the person. the
other the object. In turn they are
questioned first the person. then the
object. While being questioned the
person must not volunteer any infor-
nation relative to the object. Neither
must the object give any light about
the person. Each must speak solely
for himself till the players succeed in
guessing who and what have been the
subjects Of the thoughts.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
SUMMONS In FORECLOSURE OF
TAX LIEN.

In the Superior Court of the State Of
Washington, for Chehalis County.
James H. Murphy, plaintiff, VS.. Ed
ward Anderson, and all persons un-
known, if any, having or claiming to
have an interest in and to the real
property hereinafter described, de-
PENDANTS.
TIL State of Washington to Edward
Anderson and all persons unknown, If
any, having or claiming to have an
interest in and to the real property
hereinafter described
You and each of you are hereby
notified that James H. Murphy is the
holder o. Certificate of Delinquency
numbered 1916, issued on the 3rd
day of August, A. D., 1907, by the
County of Chehalis, State Of Wash
ington, for the amount of Four and
11-1OO Dollars, the same being the
amount then due and delinquent for
taxes for the years 1905 and 1906,
together with a penalty, interest and
costs thereon, upon the real property
assessed to you and of which you
are the owners or reputed owners.
situate in said Chehalis County,
State of Washington, and particular
ly bounded and described as follows,
tO-wit:
Lot - in Block IA, Town Of South
Aberdeen, and upon which plaintiff
has paid taxes assessed against said
property as follows:
Years Tax-1907; date paid, April
25th. 1905; tax receipt Number
1882; amount, $1.93.
Years tax, 1908; date paid, Feb.
II, 1909; tax receipt Number, 447;
amount, 5000.
Total amount of taxes paid since
date of certificate Of delinquency.
$3.50
All of said amounts bearing inter-
est at the rate OF fifteen per cent
per annum; and you are further no.
titled that plaintiff will apply to the
ington, in and for said County, for
a judgment foreclosing his lien
against the property hereinbefore
mentioned; and you are hereby sum-
moned to appear within sixty days
after the day of the date of the first
publication of this summons exclu-
sive of the day of said first publ
cation, which is June II, 1909, and
defend this action or pay the
amount due, together with costs; and
in case of your failure to do so. judg-
ment will be rendered foreclosing the
lien for said Certificate of Delin-
quency, taxes, penalty, interest and
costs, against the lands and premises
hereinbefore mentioned. Any plead
ing or process may be served upon
the undersigned at the address here
after mentioned.
THEO. B. BRUENER,
Plaintiffs Attorney
P. o. Address. Aberdeen, Wash.
Last publication July goth, 1903.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

IN the Superior Court of the state
of Washington, in and for Chehalis
County.
In the matter of the estate Of Ben
Dean, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, Carl c. Ritenour, admins
traitor of the estate of Ben Dean, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against. said
deceased or the estate of said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the ne
cessary vouchers, within twelcve G2)
months after the first publication Of
this notice, June 2S, 1909, to said
Carl c. RitenOur, administrator afore-
said, at the office of J. c. Cross,
Wishkah Block, Aberdeen, Chehalis
County, Washington, which office the
undersigned administrator selects as
his place of business in all matters
connected with this estate.
Dated this, the 2Sth day of June
1909.
CARL RITENOUR,
Administrator of the estate of Ben
Dean, deceased.
J. c. CROSS,
Attorney for Administrator.
Date of first publication, June %,
1909.
Date of last publication, July &c,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
Doo That Crinds Scissors.

A dog named Rover. owned by
George Ross of Carpinteria. Cal. has
been taught to turn the wheel that fur
nishes the power for his masters scis-
sors grinding machine Rover gets on
the wheel Of his own accord and mer
rily treads. treads. while his master
sharpenS scissors and knives.
The good dog seems to think that it
is game devised for his special
amusement and when business is
slack he will run to his wheel and
bark reproachfully at his master until
Mr.. Ross feels obliged to attach the
rope which turns the stone and gets to
work
Rover never seems so happy as when
business is brisk. and he can send his
big wheel around and around for a
half hour after he has had his dinner
and then be ready for work again
with his master in the afternoon
Circle
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
A GUESSING Game.

Zach couplet to be answered by tn
name of an island or group of islands.)
I'm served at luncheons now and then
And much enjoyed by hungry men.
tSandwich.)
I'm ridden by little child.
So must be gentle. careful. mild.
(Shetland)
In prose sometimes and Oft in rhyme
I'm used to denote the length of time.
tLong.)
OF Gods creations | was latest
And by myself considered greatest.
(Man.)
| am shaggy quadruped
Once used to draw my masters sled.
tNewfoundiand.)
| am a girls old fashioned name.
Your granny may have had the same.
Caroline,
I'm coffee of certain kind
And most delicious. too. you'll find.
(Java.)
Just from the mint you'll see am.
A piece of gold and not a sham.
New Guinea)
| sweetly sing and am very small.
A little bird beloved by all
(Canary)
l am an officer OF peace,
So must not from my vigil cease.
(Marshal)
Normal Instructor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-19
Roll Call After the Fourth.

Reginald Grant" the principal read
Here! was the answer. loud and clear
Reginald Grant had lost an ear
But stood in the line with bandaged head.
Andrew Blake!" Then silence fell.
Many an eye had watched him sail
Clinging fHst to rockets tail
Had he alighted? None could tell.
There they stood in the morning sun,
Lads who answered the call by turns,
Marked with poultices, scars and burns
Another glorious Fourth was done.
A cottage ard barn were blackened Goals
The sArohs of crackers We're every
where.
An ol0r If birthstone filed the air,
And coats and trousers We're full of holes
Herbert Peters," voice said low
Herbert Peters Was standing near
When the cannon burst, and the doc
tors fear
He won't lie up for n month or So
Harold Judd ED his brother Tom
Found their !accs with haltin,, tread.
William CABOT was home in bed,
Badly sco"ched by a sudden bomb.
Endicott Millken lacked thumb
A pis oil n;.I taken him by surprise.
Sparks from pinwhecl had SCARED the
eyes
OF Anthony Collins. He could not come.
Look at the record! Year by year
Powder a"i folly take their toll
Adding NJ. les 10 q nlournful roll.
IT'S a glorious Fourth. but 1t costs US
dear.
Life.
Perhaps figures don't lie, but they
sometimes hang up in the closet and
take rest
Being a dre'mrr may bespeak the
artistic tem,,er:. nrDt. but you must
dream to some purpose to draw sal
airy for it.
BAD tempcr is its own punishment,
but that does not appease its other
victims.