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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
1000 fishes
GIVEN AWAY

Five hundred aquariums and one
thousand gold fish given away in one
hour was the record made at the Owl
Drug Store Saturday morning. This
enterprising drug store advertised Fri
day that on Saturday morning they
would give away gold fish with every
purchase of a 25c bottle of Rexall
Cherry Juice and the rush began at
the opening of the store, and by 1850
not single gold fish remained.
The five hundred globes containing
the scintilating specimens of the finny
tribe, which were stacked up on the
show cases soon melted away, and for
one hour four clerks were kept busy,
and all day they remained busy ex-
planning to customers in the store and
over the telephone that every fish had
been given away. Mr.. Williams states
that If he had them he could give
away five thousand, so anxious were
the people for these little ornaments.
Another shipment has been ordered
and notice of their arrived will be
made through The News.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
A Sight for
Pipe Smokers

We always find that man is as
particular In buying a pipe as he
is in buying pair Of shoes or a
suit Of clothes and that is just the
reason why we take SO much care
in selecting our Stock Of Pipes and
Smokers Needs. We now have
a line that will delight the eyes
Of the most critical pipe smoker.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
The N0l1A/ Side.
PHONES Cumberland No. 422, Home No. 264

owes its success to nothing so much
as the devotion of our Past Worthy
Matron. We appreciate her faithful
work in our behalf and with out best
look forward to the day when we will
look forward to the day hen we will
see her wear the badge of Past Grand
Worry Matron. Mrs. Eaton, on behalf
of our Chapter, present you small
expression of our esteem, which to me
is so great pleasure.
Mrs. Eaton gracefully received the
case with the badge and after re-
covering from the surprise, thanked
the Chapter in few expressive words
for the gift.
DR.. Hulett then said: "and now 1t is
my delightful privilege to bestw upon
DR.. T. e. Ross, our Past Worthy Pat
ron, badge of his Office. This we
give him as remembrance of his
faithful services as Worthy Patron of
Myra Chapter. To his constant devo-
ton and untiring efforts for our well
fare from the formation of our work
in Hattiesburg to the end of his term
of office is In great measure due,
the solid business and social standing
Of the o. E. s. We wish for him long
life and happiness. DR.. Ross, pre-
sent you on behalf of Myra Chapter,
No. 20. o. e. s., this Past Worthy
Patrons badge as an expression of
the love and esteem of the members -
DR.. Ross received the gift with a
short but appreciated response, thank
ing his sisters and brothers heartily.
U. D. C. Historical Club.
The Historical Club of the United
Daughters of Confederacy had a most
pleasant meeting at the home of DIR.
and Mrs. T. e. Ross, Saturday after
noon. This home is beautifully adapt
ed for entertaining and on this oc.
sion the magnificent furnishings, the
lovely decorations, the beautifully
gowned ladies, all together making a
most beautiful picture. All details OF
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
Eastern Star Meeting.

The Eastern Star Chapter held a
most interesting meeting in regular
session last Friday evening. A large
attendance was evidenced by the grow
ing. enthusiasm and devotion to duty
of the members. A fraternal spirit
prevailed, and the entire meeting was
one Of the most successful ever held.
Officers elect, who could not be pres
ent at the regular initiation were in
stalled, and other work creditably per-
formed. An exceedingly interesting
event was the presentation OF a Past
Worthy Matron's badge of office to
Mrs. Myra @. Eaton, the first and only
p. w. M. of Myra Chapter, and of a
Past Worthy Patrons badge of office
to Dr. E. q. Ross, the first and only
officer of that rank in Myra Chapter.
These badges were of elegant style
and workmanship, in solid gold, with
full and appropriate insignia of rank
of each, suitably engraved with the
name of the recipient, the lodge be-
slowing and the date of office held,
and each within a handsome case.
These badges were perhaps the most
beautiful held by any officer of the o.
e. s. in the State of Mississippi. The
presentation on behalf of Myra Chap
ter was made by DR.. ]. e. Hulett in
the following happy words:
:. Ladies and Gentlemen, Sisters and
Brothers of Myra Chapter:
Being called upon to officiate. at
this interesting event feel almost UNI
equal to the task, most assuredly a
pleasant one. Our Past Worthy Mat
rons Mrs. Myra G. Eaton has conduct.
ed our Chapter through the trying ex-
perience of forming and instituting in
Hattiesburg the Order of Eastern Star
and has faithfully guided its destiny
through the two or three years of its
existence to the end of her term OF
office. Her performance of all duties
Z worthily and impartially, merit our
love and esteem. Our Chapter today
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15

her brother, Mr.. G. T. Rawls, of Owls.
burg. and nephew, T. A. Rawls, of Pop
ularville, the later having come to visit
his father, Mr.. A. L. Rawls, who is
now at the Infirmary where he was
operated on Saturday. He stood the
operation splendidly and is getting
along so well.
The w. c. T. U. will hold the reg
ular monthly meeting tomorrow after
noon at 8 o'clock at the First Baptist
church. The meeting will take place
just before the Mothers, meetings
which win take place at $3.50.
The Busy Bee Circle of Court street
M. e. church will give Martha Wash
ington reception at the Klondyke Ho-
tel Friday afternoon the 10Th, from
$3.50 to $3.50. Everybody invited. Ad-
mission 25 cts.
= I: :
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Collins have TAX
en- possession of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Holmes house on Brunie street. Mr..
and Mrs. Holmes now occupy the
McGregor house on the same street.
: {. 4
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton
E. Philips will regret to learn of the
illness of their little daughter, Willie
Hall, who is suffering with a severe
attack of the la grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Frazer on
River, avenue. are receiving congratu-
lations this morning over the arrival
of little daughter, who came to their
home last evening.
I: 4: =
Mrs. ]. e. Rocker and her winsome
little daughters Francis and Susie,
returned last evening from Natchez,
where they had been spending few
days.
& I: 4
Mrs. James Champlin on Southern
avenue had as her guest yesterday,
her brother, Mr.. Mason from near
Brookhaven.
= 8
Mr.. s. P. McGregor of Sumrall, was
the guest yesterday of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew McGregor on River
avenue.
9 = .
Miss Rebecca Brooke, of Ellisville
was the guest Saturday of Mrs. D. B.
Holmes. q
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
Reduced Rates
To Natchez and Return
account
MARDI GRAS

Rate of one fare plus twenty five
cents from all stations to Natchez,
Miss, and return will be in effect.
Tickets will be sold daily February
10th to Gath inclusive and good to re-
turn up to and including March LIST,
1909.
For further information see Local
tgent or address
r. D. REEVES,
General Passenger Agent,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
HOUSE STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING

During the rain and wind storm on
Saturday afternoon about $3.50 o'clock
the fire department was called out on
account of a fire in the house of Mr..
]. e. Graham on James street, which
was caused by lightning. The dam
age amounted to about $100.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15

Mr.. Advertiser: You can reach
more people for less money through
the columns of The News than
through any other medium in this
section.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
WORKING RAPIDLY
ON new station

Despite the unfavorable weather pre-
vailing today, Contractor OLeary is
busy at the site of the New Orleans
& Northeastern passenger station and
the new building will soon be well
under way.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15

The News leads In circulation. 1t
is the only Hattiesburg paper receiv-
ing telegraphic news service. and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15

Mrs. Mary Belle Poole-Mason has
returned from a visit to Meridian,
where she was the guest of Mrs. Spen-
Ger Gray.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15

Sure results from the Daily News
want ads.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15
Cumberland Telephone
AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY

Below will be found list of subscribers of the Cumberland
Telephone & Telegraph Company from January 18th to Feb
ruary Ia, 1902
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
CIRCULATION
THE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS
PEPORT

The Bulletin prints this morning an
abstract Of the biennial report OF State
Highway Commissioner Macdonald,
which - worthy of close perusal since
IL gives a comprehensive view Of the
law In It's entirety, Of the misinter-
pretations of the law, with a legal
opinion OF the attorney general Of the
state, and details of operation and a
layout Of the needs Of the department
which 10 edifying and Justifying from
start to finish. The commissioner in
the pursuance Of his duties for the
past thirteen years, has had to deal
with men OF all sorts Of political pro-
clivities, all kinds OF personal megrims
and all sorts Of individual motives; and
he knows Just as we'll as The Bulletin
does, that by scratching a Tartar you
win and q Turk, and that scratching
a CRATER you will find a political In
dian; and when any Of these political
Indians have ventured to try to take
his scalp, the things he refused to do
furnished the motive rather than any
thing he had failed to do. His 10y
atty to the law and his strict inter-
probation Of 1t and his honest guarding
of the state funds have made him en-
emies, Of course; but he has always
triumphed over them and arways will
because his public acts win endure the
glare Of the fullest publicity. 1t is
q business report with not a why
or a wherefore missing; and his able
conduct Of the business lends favor
to the recommendations which he
makes and which should prompt the
legislature TO grant them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
rHE SPEED O. IN AuroMoHlLE,

Since State Highway Commissioner
James III. Macdonald declares In his
biennial report upon the state high
ways that the gentlemen who run
these motor carriages will push them
to the highest attainable speed-that
this Is the temptation Of the chauf-
feur and, as we all know, his peril,
it would appear to be useless to try
through the mediumship Of the law
tc fix a speed limit. According to his
view of the field the speed of an auto
mobile is the best speed which under
the best circumstances the engine can
make. From all that has happened,
one cannot help being convinced that
he is nearer right than anyone likes
to admit, and the question naturally
resolves itself into this. What is the
state going to do about it?' If his
premises are right, the thing which the
law should limit is the number of
horsepower the manufacturers shall
put into an engine for highway use,
and to compel the construction of ma
chimes which can make only the time
permitted by law-that the machine
itself can be legally controlled better
than the driver can be. This point Of
view The Bulletin has taken before,
and IT is pleased to be endorsed by so
practical and eminent an authority as
the highway commissioner OF the
state of Connecticut
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
A GREAT AMERICAN,

In the sudden death of Peter Fen
elon Collier, the founder of Golfers
Weekly, a great American passed from
the stage of action. He began active
business life as a poor Irish boy forty
years ago and worked his way UP to
the place Of a great publisher. His
career shows how the door of oppor-
tunity opened before an energetic and
ambitious American who was con-
stantly striving for something higher.
In describing him, mis- son, Robert J.
Collier, who succeeds to the manage
ment of Golfers Weekly, says:
HE was absolutely fearless. yet the
gentlest, the most easily moved Of
men. He had friends in all walks
of life, sprinkled all over the world.
He worked hard and played hard, and
he loved his fellow men, not theoreti-
cally, but with a hearty and personal
affection"
According to this excellent descrip-
ton. Mr.. Collier had the push and the
pull which tell for success. He kept
his sweet and attractive personal quail
tiles cooperating with his energetic
advance from repairing the homes of
men as a carpenter to repairing the
faults of men as an honest and fear
less editor. He made Golfers Week
ly a paper of national influence and
power-a great property.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
cor wHAr WAS coMlNa 10 n..A.

The men who delight In knocking
the hremen and knocking them hard
est after their most perilous tasks, are
just as common and constant to New
England communities as the fellow
who delights in saying, II told you So"
It is seldom that one of these hot air
vendors gets what is coming tohim, but
up at Manchester. N. H., the other day
one Of them did He was overheard by
q fireman freely expressing his poor
opinion of the men who "douse the
glim," and when spoken to he was
fierce In his assault upon the fighter
Of the flames. Before he knew it. the
Pathfinder was knocked into the mid
die OF the street. He picked himself
up and for e. while was silent as to
the fire fighting methods of the Man
chester department. The fireman
sought the chief Of police, told him Of
the episode, and said he was willing
TO pay the probably $40 fine which
would be imposed In case the assault
ed person made a complaint, but the
chief assured him that he guessed
there would be no comeback and up to
this time there never has been.
Probably there never viii be. When
SERVED him right" is the sentiment
in officialdom there Is no danger Of
the bareback. The men who are al
ways knocking the fremen in any
community are not model citizens
That one Of them should have come
to grief is a source of amusement
rather than cause for regret.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

ped into cynical habit. 3. has in
dulged his penchant Tor talking about
other people until he is little short of
being a gossip. c. ~ growing fonder
Of coarse stories. Wake up, A., B. and
c. and resolve to kill before def
mite number Of weeks have passed
those little foxes that spoil the vines.
But constructive effort is equally
important. Is there not something
each OF us can do for the kingdom of
God, or. IL you please. the kingdom Oh
inaE. that we are no. doing7 And can
we not do 1t, say before 1915, and
even perhaps before 1910? Is there
not some orphan child that we can De-
friend. someone to whom we can be
a big brother or sister, some service
in the church which we are capable
Of rendering? Can we not do some
thing more for our own family circle 4?
Propose, then. certain objecrives--not
too many-but noble and command
ing enough to enlist all your energies,
then keep your eye on the goal, no
matter what obstacles impede the
journey thither.
THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
The BULLETINS DAILY STORY
IN THE HOUSE OF CLOSED DOORS

/. stood back from the street with a
sort OF dignified remoteness. and was
undoubtedly the home of wealth and
refinement.
Slippery Sam leaned against the iron
fencing and peered into the neglected
garden. The concrete walks were COW
cred with autumn leaves, while an I'M
mistakable atmosphere OF desertion
surrounded the entire premises.
Amt back from the country yet"
he reasoned shrewdly. Looks ripe for
a pull. FIJI make a bat at 1t any
wsy."
The gate changed noisily after him as
he walked boldly TO the front door and
punched the electric button. He could
hear the answering of weird echoes ar
its peal rang through the silent house.
Getting no response. he sauntered
around to the back door, only to meet
with the same success.
Here's where come IN" he NUT
tered, with a grin, as he paused beside
a secluded cellar window. 1t was the
work of a minute to remove the glass.
insert his hand and raise the SASH
This accomplished. he slid cautiously
through the opening. His keen ears
listened for the faintest sound. Hear
ing nothing, he took off his boots and.
tying them around his neck by their
strings. stsalthily mounted the stairs.
through the handsome rooms. The
hall was cluttered with rile OF strap
ped trunks which he eyed speculative
ly.
They are back and have most likely
stayed In the city for lunch" he con-
cluded. I'D better get hustle on me.
Those trunks look promising. but /
must find the lay of the land first"
The last room to be entered was EVIL
IDENTIFY the nursery. as a small brass
crib, hung with silken draperies, orna :
mented one corner. On the floor was
an open trunk and tumbled from 1t a
heterogeneous assortment of toys
lace trimmed garments and articles OF
value.
Sans eyes giistened as he picked up
q silver mug. TN make the fellers at
the Kicking Mule sit up" he chuckled
as he crammed handful of exquisltely
wrought gold pins and a dainty pearl
necklet In his pocket "This sure is
going to be the haul of my life.'
''Iello!"
Holy smoked" Sam seized his pistol
and whirled around.
The laughing face OF a child was
peeping from the hanglngs Of the cribs
A tangle OF curls shaded It's beautiful,
sleepy eyes and the soft cheeks were
flushed and dimpled.
up. up" Small arms were stretch
ed impellingly toward Sam, who with
set jaws was breathing heavily Fear
full Of the consequences IL he disre-
garded the request, he stumbled diz-
zily over to the crib and lifted the
child in his shaking arms.
What do you mean by soaring the
life out Of me, you young imp?" ne
Kissed savageiy.
The baby, used only to loving play
fulness. gurgled with delight and COW
cred Sans rough cheeks with moist
kisses.
100 is funny man. Fling baby by
by"
Not daring to refuse. Sam. holding
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
INERTIA. The DRAWBACK.

Inertia Is more prevalent than We
think and to 1t are chargeable many
conditions which are attributed to 9TH
ers. When authorities will not move
in any direction is oftener because of
individual inertia than anything else
there is nothing showing up among
the people to indicate an interest
which foreshadows popular support
What communities do not do is trace
able straight to the householder
the you's and the rs of every settle
ment. The chairman Of the board Of
health Of leading New England city
says that zone of the most difficult
things that come within the duties Of
the boards Of health is to overcome the
inertia Of the individual householder"
In some things we are too much like
dead men; and the men we choose to
occupy these places of trust and re-
sponsibility are not to blame If they
think that a great many good citizens
are dead to sanitation, or too willing
ly the open prey to disease. We do
not open our eyes to the necessities
or perils Of life, but seem content to
Just NOPE and die. This is why we
have heaps and piles of rubbish, I'M
slightly lots. more disease than we
ought to and a larger deathrate than
there Is any defense for. The average
man IS asleep to too many public mat
tors Of importance-too much wrapped
up In private thrift or comfort to give
attention TO public matters Of grave
import The inertia Of the individual
Is at the bottom Of most of our sins
OF omission.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

the child gingerly sat down and tried
to puzzle out the situation. Whoever
left 1t would In all probability return
shortly; so the main object was to
muzzle the kid as quickly as possible.
He looked down at the small face cud-
died confdingly against his breast.
The innocent eyes returned his gaze
trustingly. Bad as he was, he could
not find 1t in his heart to do the help
less little creature any injury.
"Fing!" Again the command, and
two tiny fingers were thrust between
Sans coarsened lips.
What songs did he know that were
fit for those unsuIlled ears? He was
silent. and then half consciously broke
into a grooming whisper:
Jesus loves me. this know.
For the Bible tells me SOL
Where had he heard it7 While he
sang, the closed doors of memory
swung slowly backwards.
He was a child again. 1t was Sun
day evening and his young. widowed
mother was touching the keys of the
parlor organ with careful fingers, and
ne followed the notes In a clear. shrill
treble. Through the open windows
drifted the fragrance OF new-n1own
hay, while the drowsy cheep, cheep Of
AA4Ca DAL0S DAiAAQCQ tAAN CAhAha~AN NAAO4 49,
"Ges, Jesus loves me.
The Bible tells me So"
Later, when tucked in bed. his
mothers kisses warm on his untainted
lips, and her breathed prayer-"Good
night, my darling. God keep you safe
from HARM" lingering protectingly in
his ears, he had lain contentedly IN
the purpling dusk Far away in-,the
distance broke the mellow chime OF
the church bells. and he could see the
trembling CLINT OF the evening star
which seemed to beckon him away to
the enchanted world OF dreams. Oh
the peace and purity Of it all! How
had he wandered so far away?
Sam came to himself with a start.
The tender memories of the past fed
away affrighted and left him quivering
from the pain of their touch. What
had they in common with Slippery
Sam, the notorious sneak thief? An
intclerable wave of self-loathng swr ct
over him. He lifted the sleeping child
gently back into its crib, and empty
ing his pockets of their booty. quietly
left the house.
He lounged around until a cab drove
up rapidly, and a handsomely dressed
lady jumped out, followed by an elder
ly woman. evidently a domestic.
81 do hope baby has not Weakened"
the lady was saying vclubly. 1T seem
ed dreadful to leave her all alone, but
nurse was bliged TO e. back 20 tie city
to see about some of our luggage: so
when your telegram came Ilwas In a
dilemma. There was nothing left for
it but TO run the risk of her not
awakening. We arrived a day sooner
than expected, and so the servants will
not be here until tomorrow"
Their voices trailed away as they
disappeared into the house.
Sam Strengthened himself; then
walked thoughtfully away.-Boston
Post.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Currant Pudding.
apr27daw

Mix together one cup Of finely chop
ped suet, one cup of nicely washed
currants. and two cups of -four a lit
tie salt, make 1t into firm dough with
a little milk, fiatten with hand to size
Of a breakfast plate. pin closely In a
cloth that has been wrung out of hot
water and nicely Toured. drop into
boiler of boiling water, plenty to over
1t, and boil two hours: should have
wire sieve under 1t. When done, split
in half and put plenty OF butter and
sugar between, OF serve with the fol-
low ing sauce: Beat together one quar-
ter pound OF butter and a large cup of
sugar; when well creamed, whip in the
well-beaten white Of an egg.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

Mitchell was in his prime and we were
celebrating the 200th anniversary Of
Norwich, he spoke Of 1.-The ancient
danes of this good old town." who
used to go to church in plain home
spun-good. innocent creatures. never
having thought of making a personal
exhibition OF themselves" and he ex-
claimed: IF good old DIR. Lord could
have seen some fine woman OF our
time. In his day, sailing up the center
aisle. swaying along under a great
breadth OF silken canvas, / think he
would have urged with new JUNCTION
Strait is the gate and narrow is the
way-that the good people follow"
Now in this year Of 1909 1t IS even
worse-should the parsons Of fifty
years ago see the millinery and hat
novelties OF these days I'm church, they
would have thought the temple OF God
had been changed into a millinery ba-
zaar and that the true religion had
given way to the vanities Of the fair.