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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-02-12
SELF CREEK ITEMS.
By Brown Eyes.

Besides an empty crib she sits
:, And rocks it too and fre,
The while she sings lullaby =
In tender. voice and low. :.
Her cheek is s6re as Antnmn's leaf =.
Her hair is. whiteas snow, -
Within her worn and weary eyes
The love of long age: 49,
.Noy hush thee. babe, and do not cry,
Lie still and sleep till day."
'Tis forty-years,, siscstshe Kith.tears.1 90.
Her baby laid away;
Yet eyery night she rocks the crib
Aslin the distant time,
And thinks she hears her nesting coo
Whene'er she sings herlrhyme. -
NOV cuddle down. and sleep. my dear,
Tomorrow will be soon."
Above the coIdrbare trees. looks In
The wan and wintry moon.
They found her by the cradle, dead,
Peace on her-face and joy,
Within her hand little shoe
. Within her hap toy.
MIR. Shelton Ramsey, and his
two pretty and accomplisheds
daughters, visited in the family
of DIR. Mason, Saturday and Sun.
day, Mr.. Ramsey is from Choc-
.taw Co.
We have it on good authority
from Joe Freshopr himself, that, j.
when he started hunting one day
last week, he saw a dense vole--
ume Of smoke issuing. from the
smokehousepf Dr.; Mason, where ..
he is, employed. and rushing
back, found a ham. "a thirteen
r,t,'aife.d f.llzl lsaeLz-nt sausage and a
pound of pepper bufnlngs He
saved them in the nick of time.
go. shorten the, story. he. said =
he devoured the whole business !,
rather than see !. it wasted. At -
|supper-time he told the Dr. hea
was not feeling we'll! from the &
day before He is. still alive, :
the pepper keeping him well
seasoned. - >.
Mr.! Ben Collier visited his, :.
daugter, Mrs. Walter Belts last
Sunday. =. -.
Mr. Lee Quinn and family, of
Sturgis. were pleasant visitors :
of Mr. w. II Norris and family
Sun nday.
Mr.. J. S. Hannah and family
attended services at the, Double
Springs Methodist church last
week, :
i Rev. l.. D. Worsham. of.
Mathistor, preached an excellent
sermon at the Methodist church
Sunday. -. =
Il Mr., Tom Crow made a flying
trip to MIR. Dukes. last Sunday
Miss Ola Harref in spending q
few days with, her uncle, Mr..
JEFF Norris at Sherwood.
Mr.. Mcbride. and wife, of near~
Mabep, visited thes latter's par : =
ents, NJ r.1and Mrs. Frank Joessey. ;
last SUNDAY evening .
!. A report was current this week
that Mrs. Jane Cfaridy had died :
ouarm Webster County. but just,
as We are writing news reaches us
it Was an error. Mrs. Claridy is
well known here.
s-* - . -fsrs -yHf ~
= a Musical entertainment ands
godber parching took place at ]
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.1-
Heidricks last Saturday night, !
'TH4 young folks enjoyed thes !
occasion espeoiall 7 the peannts.-.
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.! ssrsngthspine ne. l1sssr alne
soa{ fSsAe 1etio = -ths iitsv - 1stse1 =
Dr. Niles Nerve and Livw - -
saaG1luA11on. e. 1so0 : GanA
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11
Deaths Summons

Mrs Andrews, beloved wife of
Rev. James E. Andrews, of this city,
passed away Thursday night, after
an illness of several years, at the
age of II years. She was born in
Ireland in 1888, came to this coun-
try in 1851, and in 1859 married the
husband who survives her. To them
were born ten children, all living
and present at the funeral.
Mrs Andrews was a devout men,
Der of the Methodist church for
ove fifty years, and with her fami
ly. had been a resident of Hand
county for twenty-six years, enjoy
ing the friendship and respect Of all
who knew her.
Funeral services were conducted
at the M. E. church, by the pastor,
Rev. Butterfeld. and the remains
were laid to rest in the G. A.. R.
cemetery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

A feast is III store for you We'd
nesday, March II at the opera house
for two nights when Margaret Min
ton and her superb company of
players will present in this city for
the first time, the beautiful comedy
drama, "A Minister'S Son." This
comedy is replete with more real
situations and climaxes than any
other comedy drama, and with the
star cast should make a verv desir
able evenings entertainment, the
company is said to be adequate in
every sense of the word.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Miss Kate Grant has been engage
ed as an assistant in the grammar
room of the city schools for the
remainder of the year, as the work
was too heavy for Miss DeLange to
carry alone. Miss Grant began the
work Monday morning, and the re-
mainder of her term in the VIM
school will be finished by Miss Kittie
Burke.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Lovers of ice skating have been
enjoying that sport on the fiat just
east of the city this week. Since
the recent spring thaws the lowlands
and valleys have been filled with
water, and the skates, so long rele-
gated to the attic, have been fished
out and sharpened. The sport is one
which the prairie towns of this Sec
ton have very little chance to en-.
iOy
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

CARD OF THANKS-We desire to
express our heartfelt thanks to the
friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted us during the last illness
and death of our beloved wife and
mother. Rev. j. E. Andrews,
and children.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Harry Andrews arrived this week
from Meriden, Iowa, and was the
guest of his brother, r. H.. for a
few days. He is enroute to Philip
to work with a government survey
ing crew.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mrs Maude Galloway has an adj
vertisment in this paper announcing
the opening of a millinery store at
the new town of Vayland, in this
county, on March 10Th.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Nh James Andrews, of Washing
ton, and Mrs Anna Andrews Moore,
of Illinois, and Mrs J. D. frick. of
Conroy, Ill.,, are in the city, summon
ed by the death of their mother.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mr. and Mrs A. M. Sebring, of
Aberdeen, were IN the city this week
to attend the funeral of Mrs Sc
brings mother, Mrs j. Z. Andrews.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Miss Eva Lawrence, of Huron,
was the guest of Misses Rilla Mccoy
and Bernice Hazen several DAYS the
first of the week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Dispatches from Iowa, Wisconsin,
and Michigan state that the worst
blizzard of the winter swept over
them this week. South Dakota was
not touched.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

David Moncur resigned his place
with the Butts Reeve Co. last week
to go out on his farm. His success
sor in the store is Mr. Thos. Quin-
mel
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Seth Wyland and family reformed
Tuesday from Iowa and Missouri,
where they have spent several
months with relatives. They will
begin tn erection Of a new house
on their property, E. Third street,
as soon as possible.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mrs Carl Douglas and baby re-
turned to Cavour Saturday after
spending a few weeks with her
parents, Thos. Kelly and wife.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mr. Stigman and family, of Man
son, Iowa, have arrived here to go
on the Jack Sutphen farm north
of Miller. The place is now owned
by MI Stigman and his sister, Mrs
Mildred Shaw, and they are i'm
proving it.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Miss Nellie Patter came up from
Huron Saturday to spend the week
end with her father and other rela-
tives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Guy Chapman, formerly connect
ed with the Standard Oil Co., has
gone to his claim near Blunt.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Vacuum cleaning process is the
best way to clean your house. Give
it a trial. Call or phone Paul Peter
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Miss Eta Greene went to Huron
Saturday for an over Sunday visit
with friends there.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

e. A. Gage, of Sabula. Iowa, was
here this week to look over his land
interests in the county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

M. Bryed Wilson. "Optometrist,"
will be in Miller at Wilson jewelry
store to attend to optical work on
Mondav and Tuesday, March Is and
16
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Esquire w. Camp, of Rec Heights,
was transacting business in Miller
Tuesday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

There will be a dance at Pleasant
Valley hall Wednesday evening,
March II. Everyone invited to at
tend.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mr. and Mrs Raleigh Furman re-
port the arrival of a young son at
their home last week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mrs A. c. Knudtson has arrived in
the city to join her husband, the
new wner of the Butts Reeve Co.'S
store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mr. J. A. Bushfeld departed to-
day to spend a few weeks with her
mother at Atlantic, Iowa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Miss Bessie Halloween has been
confined to her home with illness
for the past week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Lewis Shuster, the Mitchell real
estate agent, was in the city this
week on business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

c. A. Hammil and son, of South
Hand. were comfy seat visitors
Saturday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

Mrs J. j. Struiff is spending this
week with her son, Joseph, at the
Howell farm.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

D. G. Peterson returned last week
from a visit and business trip to
Illinois.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-03-11

d. H. Smith went to Iowa last
week to look after business inter-
eStS.
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THE MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY, MARCH, II, 1909.
PERSONALS AND
LOG BRIEFS

Organ for sale-Good as new.
Inquire of O. H. Yetter. l4-t4
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

With new leaders and the tariff
as the dominant issue, there is hope
of a Democratic victory in 1912,
The change in leaders, however,
is imperative. That the Republi-
cans are growing more dissatisfied
with President Taft every day, is
apparent to all, and If the Demo-
Gratis do not take advantage OF
the situation presented they will
miss the best opportunity offered
in many years to Gust the Repub-
Leans from their st-onghoids.-
Glasgow Missourian.
The Democratic papers eem to
agree and are constantly saying
it that Republicans are dissatisfied
and even Disguised with the p-esi-
dent, governor, etc. What they
base their statements on We are
unable to say. We haven't heard
even the slightest complaint
against President Taft and not
enough against Governor Hadley
to make a particle of change in
the vote from what it was at the
last election. Both men are max
ing good"
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10
Flies

apologies to Eugene Fieid.J
See the fly.
1t has not always been a fly-it
used to be a maggot.
The children Of flies are maggots
till they get grown, then they are
flies.
Maggots live in manure and eat
manure to grow up and be flies.
They'd rather be flies than mag
COTS.
Flies eat manure too.
But they eat a lot of other things
that we wouldn't eat.
They eat the stuff a man coughs
up when he has consumption.
That is what they go to the
spittoon for.
Then the fly-specks have The
germs of consumption in them.
When flies come out of the spit
toons they rub their fore feet to-
gether and then rub them on their
heads. That is the way they wash.
Nice, clean flies.
Have one in your coffee?
Flies like open closets, because
that is where they lunch.
But they will leave the closet any
time to get in your mouth when
taking your midday nap.
When you shoe them away from
typhoid stools they get on baby's
bottle.
Then we wonder how baby got
typhoid fever.
Flies are opposed to sewers.
They think it is a trick to serve
them out.
Then they have to live on such
scrapings as they can get-the
vomit of drunk men, sores on dogs
and horses, and the cold meat IN
the pantry that is saved for supper
Flies have one eternal enemy
the housewife.
What would she think if you
were to screen your house and help
her to get rid of them.-F!orida
Health Notes.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

All credit 70 the people of Chill
icothe for Kidding it's community
of a boulless father who would ar
range for giving away his unborn
babe, and all credit to Nevada,
when the monster was driven from
his Livingston county home and
attempted to force himself on
that city for taking the prompt
action its citizens made in giving
him hours to leave. No commun-
ity should be polluted by his
presence.
Discussing the state of mind of
a father that would thus dispose
of his own flesh and blood a prom
inept Hannibal physician said:
"In trying to determine the rea-
son for this occurrence, l am mt a
loss to attribute it to any other
than a thoroughly diseased mind.
This state should be classed as
perverted parental instinct. Par
ages developed in each period, un-
til to day we see it in its perfection
There r several points to be CON
natural laws, the product of the
entail instinct Is one of our great
sidered aside from that of parental
instinct. Marriage is both a sac
red and civil contract, the elements
of which demand of the parties con
cerned that they carry out the
obligations assumed; that they
bear and care for the child. 1t is
the failure to comply with this
fundamental element that places
marriage in disrepute and calls for
the term, legalized prostitution. In
this particular case where the
parties wished to give away the
prospective child, they r violat-
ing the great natural law of the age
the obligation bf the parent to
the child.n
The indignation OF the people
has brought this much discussed
man, c. #. Morris, to his nse AT
least he now declares that no con
~sideration could induce him to part
with the child, He probably does
not appreciate the enormity OF
his sin, but realizes that there il
not a spot in this great big world
where he would be welcomed as i
lcitizen,
He stands alone in histoyy.-Han-
nibal Journal.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

We have grave doubts whether
the office of highway engineer has
been the success throughout the
State that the promoters OF the
law expected. 1t is a question
whether this is the best way to
bring about the desired road i'm
provement. So far as we have
been able to learn these officers
rave not done much toward en-
couraging sentiment along this
line or bringing about united &C
ton among the road overseers of
the several counties. This was in
tended to be a strong feature of
the law and to work a revolution
in the old road overseer system.
This it has not done. We have
heard of no county that is overly
enthusiastic over this law or felt
that it really got value received for
the money expended for the new
office. The appointment is we I'M
derstand, compulsory upon the
County Court, but the salary is al
so discretionary with them and
they can make it commensurate
with the value they think will be
received -therefrom. If they think
the county gets a nominal benefit
then make a nominal salary.-Mo-
berly Democrat.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

The United States flag flies on
the site of the north pole! This is
a distinction our country may
web feel proud of. 1t will also be
a long cold day for the man who
hauls it down. The other nations
who have been striving for the
honor OF discovering The pole seem
Inundated, especially England,
which has just lost hon
hors in the flying machine contes;
by leaving a Frenchman land on
her shores from cross the English
channel.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Last week was a history making
one. The biggest event was the
discovery of the North Pole, fol-
lowed by the breaking of the speed
record in crossing the Atlantic. The
Lusitania crossed in 4 days, II
hours and AZ minutes, clipping 8
hours off it's previous record. The
flying machine and submarine boat
records were also Smashed" So
far no records have been broken
this week.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10
Marshall was honored last week

Marshall was honored last week
by the presence of many persons
of national prominence. Seeing,
hearing and mingling with them
ought to be an inspiration to our
young men. The young man sit
mated in a town like Marshall has
a far better chance to achieve sue
cess than the rural or city chap.
IT simply means the selection of a
career and then hammering away
tin he is at the head. His surround
ings here are ideal for a correct
start which means a sound and
healthy body, clean mind and good
start educationally.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10
To Urge Postal Banks

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 25.-Presi-
dent Taft indicated in talks with
callers today that in his message
to Congress next December he will
strongly urge the early establish
ment of b postal savings bank
system. He will ask that the
platform declaration of the Repub-
lican party I'm favor of postal
banks be fulfilled as speedily as
possible.
President Taft believes that sew
eral hundred millions of dollars
would be placed at the disposal of
the government through postal
savings banks. 1t is suggested that
this money might well be employ
ed in taking up the 900 million or
700 million dollars OF government
2 per cent bonds which are out
standing and which have given
much concern to the Treasury De-
partment officials. Already the
2 per cent bonds are selling below
par and there is fear of further de-
probation in view Of the 8 per
cent issues which have been au-
thorized and which soon may be
placed on the market.
The President believes that the
postal banks would appeal to those
timid persons who are afraid to
trust the ordinary banks and who
would rather get the Q per cent or
less interest, which the government
would give, than to place the mon
ey in the regular savings banks
where it would draw from 8 10 4
per cent each year.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Many of III citizens were sur
prised to learn that this country
has nj merchant marine and want
to know the reason. 1t is simply
. case Of protection. All mater
kai entering into oeean-going ves-
sehs is ON the free list, so that ships
can be built here as we'll as any
where. But our seamen will no;
tolerate low wages, poor food and
poor quarters that are given .oreia
ners and to offset this extra cost
OF operating the government
maist come to the rescue of the shin
Owners-or, in other words, pro-
tsUt our laboring men. The objec-
tiDn to o merchant marine is not
aIsng political lines though.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Five days after Cook announced
the discovery of the North Pole
Robert E. Peary also announces
that he discovered it on April 6.
1909, nearly a year later than the
date of Mr.. Cooks discovery.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

An effort is now being made 20
get former Governor Frlncis mo
the race for the Democratic nomi-
nation for United States Senator.
Scratch the back of the man behind
the suggestion and you Will i:ritate
an anti-Folk Democrat, who would
rather see his party defeated than
TO see Folk nominated.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Gov. Hadley threatens to cal
an extra session of the general as
sembly to open up the liquor fight
IL the brewers fail to pay the Ii
imposed on them by the las.
assembly. They have thus far :e-
fused TO pay il.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Taft might offer Bryan appoint
ment as governor of the North
Pole region in case Cooks flag
gives us title. 1t would not be a
colder proposition than the Dem
ocrat party is fixing for him.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Grant City Times: We wouldn't
be as sordid, selfish and close-fist
ed as some people + whom we
know If the world was rid of our
feet. What is money worth when
death stares you in the face? Mon
ey is only useful as long as it helps
suffering humanity. Beyond that
it isn't worth the amount written
on it's face. Old Tightwad, make a
note of this and when grim death
stared you in the face see what he
will do for you. He'll simply let
you go down where you belong.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Success: A Methodist bishop
was recently a guest at the home
of a friend who had two charming
daughters. One morning the bis
hop, accompanied by the two
young ladies, went out in hope Of
catching some trout. An old
fisherman out for the same pur-
pose wishing to appear friendly,
called out: "Ketchen' many pard9
The Bishop Strengthening himself
to his full height, replied, "Broth-
er, 1 am a fisher of men," "You
have the right kind o. bait all
right" was the fisherman's reioin-
der.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

To the Springfield Leader is due
the credit for finding out how faith
er can lay around all day do moth
ing and yet earn a comfortable in
come. The new anti-cigarette law
provides a heavy fine for a dealer
selling coffin nails to minors and
provides that the informer can COL
lect half of the fine imposed.
Father can now send his SONS out
to buy cigarettes, get the dealer
convicted and collect half the fines
Thus he can live in ease and plenty
provided tAe dealer and his friends
don't tar and feather him and run
him out of town.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

We are asked to call attention to
the fact that many cadetships at
the State Military School are still
vacant. If interested write repre-
sentative John G. Miller at Mar
shall or Senator Holmes Hall OF
Sedalia. The appointment carries
with it free uniform, tuition, etc.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

II. A. Koch of Sweet Springs,
claims the distinction Of being a
cousin OF Frederick Cook the dis
coverer OF the North Pole.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

A young lady was crossing the
muddy street and holding her
dress rather too high. A young
gentleman friend thought he ought
to tell her of it, and he did. "Well,"
she said "haven't I a perfect rightP
Eyes you have" he said, "and a
peach of a left"
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

An editor lay dying, says the
Arizona Kicker, and the doctor
leaning owe him, remarked: "Cir-
culation's nearly gone" The dy-
ing man, summoning all his energy
shouts: "You're a liar! We've
got the largest circulation in the
county"
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Henry Gregg and Miss Jennie
Beal of Seattle, we're to be married
and just a week before the mari
rage he eloped with her mother.
ooh, WE'LL" sighed the girl. "Ma
got the man, but I got all the linen
showers"
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10
Office, Bell Telephone, 8; He:nGon
Telephone 26
Residence, Bell Phone SIS

Practically no rain fell here in
August, breaking all known re-
cords for the month in that re-
spect.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

The time to have the brightest
lamps lit, the hottest supper ready
to wear the gayest dress and hunt
up the funniest stories in ones
memory, is the cold, rainy night,
when there will not be any COM
pany but when the Homecoming
husband, sons, or brothers will
doubly enjoy the. cheer.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

D. 3. Hammond Monday sod q
$500 monument to a Mr.. Kline OF
Boonville.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10
Press Clippings.

Little Margaret saw a cricket one
day and not being sure what it was
said: 20 mama look at that hump
backed fly"
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

Children need love, tenderness,
and sympathy as much as flowers
need air and sunshine.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

The short days and cool wealth
er remind one that winter is at
Land.
The Marshall republican., 1909-09-10

A Texas Judge made the follow
ing charge to the jury: "You have
heard the evidence. The indict-
ment charges the prisoner with
stealing a jackass. This offence
seems to be becoming a common
one and the time has come when it
must be stopped or none. of us will
be safe."