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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
STRAW VOTE FOR VARDAMAN

Mendenhall. Miss. Aug. 17th-
Several citizens Of Mendenhall and
surrounding country returned last night
on the excursion train over the Gulf &
Ship Island Railroad from Mcneil.
where they went to the governmental
station to get instructions how to deal
with the boil weevil.
A straw vote was taken on the train
for candidates fer the United States
Senate. and the vote stood as follows:
Jas. K Vardsman. 272; Leroy Percy.
35. and c. H. Alexander 176. those
who took part in the straw vote were
citizens living along the line Of the Gulf
& Ship Island railroad between Jack.
son and Hattiesbure.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
WHY HE ADVERTISES.

A prominent business man of Mich
iGan gives the following good reason
tor advertising and explains why he
uses the newspaper for that purpose,
Il advertise inthe newspapers be.
cause am not ashamed Of my goods
or my work and to let people know
about myself. my store and my stock;
because cater to the intelligent class
and they read the papers. and | believe
in increasing my business: because
can talk to more people throughout the
newspapers at greater distance in
less than and at more reasonable
price than in any other way. because
my newspaper advertising has brought
me greater returns for the least ex.
penditure OF any advertising | have
done; because when write an ad |
am not too stingy to pay far placing it
in the best possible medium or to have
IT inserted so it is attractive. because
| know my ad is seen and read by
everyone in the house where the pa
per goes. .-Ex.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
The man who has no faith in human
nature is not to be trusted.

The man who has no faith in human
nature is not to be trusted.
A man doesn't ieel SO smart over
having become engaged after it has
grown into marriage.
AS gentle hint to the mercury in
the thermometer, there is plenty Of
room at the top.
We feel sorry for man who hasn' I
sense enough to make use of his good
judgment.
Country people make their own jam.
but people in the city get theirs in the
street cars.
A great many people undertake to
pass off crouch as Individual mental
| ity.
There is but one spectacle sadder
than neglected wife, and that is a
neglected husband.
We feel sorry for a man who hasn t
sense enough to make use of his good
judgement.
If some men would spend more time
in the open air they would have more
hair.
The less people know about each
other. the politer they are when they
meet.
One fool sets fad and you know
the rest by their trotting after him.
No man is entitled to credit for being
good if he isn't tempted.
A man always tries to conceal his
vices under his virtues.
Some people call children angels so
as to forget their need Of clothes.
Wireless telegraphy is an accom-
plished fact. but wireless politics will
always be an iridescent dream Of the
humanity impossible.
Akind word thrown at your husband
will 90 farther towards a new bonnet
than rolling pin will.
The kaiser was not going to let Ted
dy out-do him. He has got him a
newspaper and is now an editor.
We would never learn to pray il all
sur prayers were answered.
The heart without fellow feeling can
have no room for divine faith.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Don't kick it people distrust you
Who's to blame?
To keep your health sound; to avoid
the ills Of advancing years; to con-
serve your physical forces tor a ripe
and hsahhful old age, guard your kid
neys by taking Foley's Kidaey Rene
dy. Sold by all druggists.
GOOD LIFE INSURANCE -
CHEAP in the American Life Asso-
citation, Empire Building, Birmingham,
Alabama; costs only fraction Of ordi-
nary life insuranc; is open to healthy
white men and women Is to so years
Of age. VERY EASY TERMS; will
credit good people for part; children
can pay for insuring parents and be-
come the bene6ciaries; write immedi-
ately for rates and terms.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
j. W. PENNEBAKER DEAD.

James w. Pennebaker, veteran Of
the Spanish-American war, died in the
City Hospital. Memphis. Sunday night.
from an overdose Of morphine. We
cannot say whether his death was due
to accident. or whether it was taken
with suicidal intent, as he had been
addicted to the drug habit for years.
having contracted the habit while in
the army. We have known Jim for
several years, and he had been work
ing for US for the past four months, He
left here on the 1928 train Saturday
for Memphis, to take the treatment for
the drug habit; he was IS years Of
age, and leaves wife and one child, a
daughter. 8 years old, living in Texas;
the bereaved ones have the sympathy
of all in their sad affliction.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

No matter how high they 60 the
viators get nething but arecord-or a
roken neck.
When man says you are too smart
be fooled. look out; he is getting
eady to spring new one on you.
Savannah has her own brand Of
iety. She lets the blind tigers run
Peek days. but makes them observe
be Sabbath.
Let man sit down and size him
PIE up as others see him. and the re-
alt is apt to be more or less discour-
Eing.
No man knows anything about
eaven who is content that others shall
ait for happiness till they get there.
Some women would walk half a mile
keep from hearing compliment to
eir rival.
It's easy to see why some girls pre-.
the sun bath on the sand to the
E bath in the surf.
Some men can'tev drop a hint
|ithout breaking their word.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

A man that studieth revenge keepetl
his own wounds green, which other
wise would heal and do heal.
Every singer in a quartet can poir
out three good reasons why the organ
ization isn't absolutely perfect.
Would-be progressive people some,
times forget that a freight train make,
more noise than the fast express.
IF we would only DO our thinking be-
fore acting we would save lot Of
brain fag later on.
Many thief goes to prison because
he neglects to steal enough to fee a
hrst-class LAWYER.
Whoever is contented he is rich.
Strength Of mind is exercise. not
rest.
Those can conquer who think they
can.
The truest wisdom is resolute de-
termination.
Be not simply good. but be good for
something.
Who gives trifle meanly is mean
er than trifle.
The favorite song of the distiller is
Drink to me only with your ryes."
Bury your sorrows by digging up
happiness for others.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Mrs. H. |. Randolph entertained 6
large number Of guests at rOok on Fri.
day last. The gracious hostess greeted
her guests on the porch. where re-
freshing punch was served. and tally
cards given for tables numbering from
l to IA. After an afternoon full Of
fun and pleasure ices and cakes were
served by several charming young la.
dies. The many guests were lavish
in their praises Of Mrs. Randolph $
hospitality.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Prof. j. j. Higgins and family Ief
yesterday for Como, where they will
reside in the future. Prof. Higgins
having been elected principal Of the
schools Of that city. Prof. Higgins
has been principal Of the High School
Of this city for about ten years.
and has given perfect satisfaction. He
is recognized as one of the leading ed.
ucators in the State. and while we re.
greet to lose him and his estimable fam
lily. yet we wish them happiness and
success in their new home,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

The service at the Methodist church
next Sunday night promises to be very
interesting. Instead Of the regular SER
mon the service will be for the young
people. The service will be interspers-
ed with special music, recitations, some
short papers read by the young men
and young women in the Epworth
League and there will be public in.
stallation Of the officers Of both the
Senior and Junior Leagues.
The officers elect are, Seniors, Pres
ident Mr.. Ollie Conner. 1st Vice Pres
ident, Mrs. w. 0. Harbour. End Vice
President. Miss. Sallie Conner. 3rd
Vice President. Mrs. Theresa Gavin
4th Vice President. Mr.. W. w. Bass.
Secretary. Miss Sylbia Harbour.
Treasurer. Mrs. Mary Mcdonnell.
Era agent, Mrs EfFie Ray Her ndon.
Librarian. Miss. ArvaIla Foster.
Junior. Superintendent. Mrs. Theresa
Gavin. OrGanist. Miss SslIie Haley.
Junior Officers. President. Waite.
Smith Jr. 1st Vice President. Elizabeth
Mcdonnell. End Vice President. Nil.
dred Dawson. 3rd Vice President Mary
Lee Foster. 4th Vice President jose
phine Miller. Secretery, EfEe Swan.
Treasurer. Albert Gum. Era Agent.
Churline LaGrone. Librarian. Nettie
Cox. Oraanist. Clara Henson.
The public is cordially invited.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
K. P. DISTRICT MEETING.

The District Meeting Of the Knight,
OF 'Pythias was held in Guntowr
last Tuesday. August 23rd.
At 1890 o'clock in the morning .
business meeting was held at the
Lodge Room.
ln the afternoon an open session
was held at the Methodist Church
The Address Of Welcome was
delivered by Mayor N. H. Crenshaw;
the Response to the Address Of Wei.
come was delivered by Prof. julius
Berry.
Hon. E. S. Gambler, Jr.. delivered
an address on the Origin Of Pythianis m
and Its Great Work.
Hon. H. M. Quiu also delivered
an address.
Al 7:30 o'clock degree work at the
Lodge Room.
All the Grand Lodge officers we're
present.
Alter the Degree Work, there was
Dutch Supper, and the we'll known
reputation Of Guntown Lodge No. 100
Tor hospitality, guaranteed royal good
time to all who came-Guntown Hot
Times.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

There is no question before the
people OF onr county Of more vital i'm
portance than that Of good roads, and
we trust that every citizen Of this city
and district will attend the meeting on
September 10th, and take an active in
terest in this matter. and if you cannot
make speech advocating the move
ment. listen to those who will do so,
and encourage the proposition by your
presence.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
THEY HAVE A DEFINITE
PURPOSE.

Foley Kidney Pills gives quick re.
lief in case Of kidney and bladder all.
ments. Mrs. Rose Glaser. Terre
Haute. Ind, tells the result in her case.
After suffering for many years from a
serious case of Kidney trouble and
spending much money for SO called
cures, ! found Foley Kidney Pills the
only medicine that gave me permsn-
ent cure. am again able to be up
and attend to my work. | shall never
hesitate to recommend them" Sold
by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

The Chris.isa meeting begins here
next Mondsy gust 10Th, conducted
by Elder McCorkle. Of Baldwin. The
services will be held in the Presbyte-
rian Church, instead of Creighton S
cotton shed, as previously announced.
Bro. McCorkle is fluent speaker and
thorough Bible student. The entire
community is cordially invited to attend.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
WHAT HOME PAPERS DO.

The papers Of the cities are all
right if you want them, but remember
that it is your own home papers that
advertise your churches, your schools.
your various socities, your entertain.
ments for the public benefit and enter
prises Of all sorts for the public
good. 1t is the local paper that write up
wedding festivities and all kinds Of So
cial functions. as we'll as obituaries,
and mentions the thousand and one
items in which you are interested dur
ing the year and do not find in the city
dailies. And yet there are people
who are behind on their subscriptions
to their home papers, but. oh, my. how
mad they get when the editor duns
them for what they owe.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Mrs. S. D. Murphree gave de-
liGhtful porch party on the 18th. the
game Of rook being the amusement Of
the afternoon. Many exciting games
were inioyed until long after the last
rays Of odd Sol' had sunk in the west.
Delicious punch was served during the
games. and tempting refreshments af-
terwards were enjoyed. To the bright
little hostess the guests were indebted
for an afternoon full Of genuine heart
pleasure.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Good roads are great blessing to
the farmer, and of equal benefit to the
merchant, and by all means we of the
Third District should encourage this
movement. for we know Of no place
that needs good roads over which the
farmers can reach market with their
produce, more than our own city oI
Okolona..
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
MAJOR PERKINS DEFENDS HIS
TITLE AS A POET.

TITLE AS A POET.
] have been told was not a natura
born poet.
Not any more than a sheep was .
goet.
And while | know my muse has 60
kinder rusted.
That doesn't imply ss poet am
busted
And though mine is not the kind called
sublime,
: 1t never fails to get there exactly on
time!
For ! write about bachelors. teachers
and such things.
And am willing to be Judged by the
results it brings.
My poem. marriage is the chief con-
cern Of mortaIs here below.
May its great Importance learn. it's
sovereign virtue knowl
Has already began to bring in its divi.
dends
And there's no telling what will happen
before it ends!
Two bachelors and two teachers have
already gone overheard.
And two more teachers can only be
saved BY the mercy of the Lord!
While another BELL is tinkIing in the
wind
And offers me $50 to take the spell of
of him!
But shall let that poem do its deadly
work;
Its good influence has only Just be-
hThis old bachelor shall not from his
II duty shirk,
But come up and take his medicine
like a man!
BThe bachelors and teachers ought to
Y give a loving rep,
nBecause | cames.to the rescue just about
the time the jig was up!
ITO my memory they ought to erect a
monument,
And have inscribed upon it his poetry
did the work where ever it went!
may not dot my is, cross my is or
mind my ps and as.
But when my poetry comes down the |
pike it always brings good news. |
For then the matrimonial market gets
all in furry,
And the madens bold and bachelors |
old get of in hurry!
Now. | ask not worldly honor, or from
the people praise.
can write about stars. moonshine and
the blue sky ETHEREAL;
3ut in this life that cuts no ice and
don't get there, Eli.
ELI PERKINS.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Mrs. J. L. Lyon. who has been Wis.
iting relatives at Hattiesburg and Pom
totoc tor the past six weeks, has re-
turned home. No wonder the youn &
one-armedveteran's bright countenance
beams forth with such Joy and glad
ness.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
FOR QUICK RELIEF FROM HAY
FEVER

Asthma and summer bronchitis. take
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t quickly
relieves the discomfort and suffering
and the annoying symptoms disappear
Ii soothes and heals the inaamed air
passages Of the head, throat and bron-
chisl tubes. 1t contains no opiates
and no harmful drugs. Refuse sub
stitutes. Sold BY all drvsNkts.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
FROM SICKNESS TO EXCEL
ENT HEALTH

So says Mrs. Chas. Lyon, Peoria
ILL.,: Il found in your Foley Kidney
Pills a prompt and speedy cure for
backache and kidney trouble which
bothered me for many months. | am
now enjoying excellent health which
owe to Foley Kidney Pills" Sold by
all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
ACUTE OR CHRONIC-WHICHi

No matter if your kidney trouble ia
acute or chronic Foley's Kidney Rem.
edy willreach your case. Mr.. Claude
Brown, Reynoldsville. ILL.,, writes us
that he suffered many months with
kidney complaint which baflled all
treatment AT last he tried Foley s
Kidney Remedy and few large bot
ties effected complete cure. He says
1t has been of inestimable value to
me. Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS.

Tonic in quality and action. quick
in results. For backache, headache,
dizziness, nervousness; urinaryJirregu-
lsrities and rheumatism. Sold by all
druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Men sometimes build better than
they know. But the contractor on a po-
litical Job always knows better than he
builds.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Most youngsters Of this age learn so
rapidly that ii is almost impossible for
the average high school to keep up
with them.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

He who is most slow in making
promise is the most faithful in the
performance Of it.
AS small letters burt the eyes. so do
small matters him that is too much IN
tent upon them.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Aburnt child breads the Ere. Prob.
ably that's why newly married man
tries to avoid his old flames.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Miladi says. speaking Of divorce,
that it is a great pity when woman
is too pretty to stay married.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

1t is far better to be alone in this
world of sorrow, than to bring up a
child to play on the accordion.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Every time man makes a serious
mistake it lessons his confidence in
himse!f--and others.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

They who crawl in the dark think
they travel faster than those who walk
in the light.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

Gentle reader. it you owe us any.
thing on SUI scription. please settle at
once, as we i.eed the money to pay
our obligations.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25

ONSs o" tiHiN "hh ntuuCy AAo
Means curing the back
Before bsckache becomes chronic;
Before serious urinary troubles sci
in.
Dosn's Kidney Pills will do this.
Here is testimony to prove it.
c. j. Shumaker. Church ST.. Tupelo
Miss, says: i doubt if there is any
person in better position to recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills than |. My
back was so sore and painful that on
one occasion / was Obliged to lay off
from work for three weeks. was
badly run down and was hardly able
to drag one foot after the other. My
nerves were unstrung. ] slept poorly
and my complexion became sallow. |
spent a great deal Of money doctoring,
but received no benefit. One day when
feeling miserable, Doan's Kidney Pills
were brought to my attention and was
SO impressed that | procured a supply.
Wonderful relief followed the first few
doses and in six weeks after beginning
The use Of Doans Kidney Pills, | was
entirely cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Dcan' S.
and take no other.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-08-25
JUST IN TIME
Some Okolona People rlay
Wait Until It's Too
Late.

Don't wait until too late.
Be sure to be in time. ~
just in time with kidney ills
Means curing the back
Before bscksche becomes chronic:
Before serious urinary troubles set
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-07-29

What better car can you want
than Chalmers $50" at $500?
What more can YOU buy with any
amount of money? You could buy
a seyen-passenger car, or You could
buy more power. That Is all.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-07-29

er, Frank, are visiting relatives at
Fulton, Ohio.
Mr.. HOY Shuey. after three months
visit with relatives in Pennsylvania
returned to his home in Prospect.
Mr.. Charles s. Dix spent Sunday
with relatives at Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Davis and
daughter, of Newport, KY, and Mrs.
VIM. Humphreys and daughters. Mary
and Margaret, of Radnor, spent Fri
day at L. Ransom's, north of Pros
pect.
Miss Janet CRUDE of Delaware, for
merly Prospect young lady, was uni
ted In marriage to Mr. John Horn,
Wednesday morning at $3.50 o'clock
and were on their wedding journey be
fore most Of the citizens were awake.
The wedding ceremony was perform
ed at St Marks Lutheran church Of
ficiated Ivy Rev. +. y. Hax, using the
ring ceremony of the Lutheran church.
After a ten days visit in Pittsburg.
Lancaster, Pa. New York and Atlantic
City they will make their home on
east Winter street. where a furnished
home already awaits them.
During the storm Wednesday even
ing while Mr.. Orville Wolgamuth was
washing his face on the back porch
of his home, a bolt of lightning ran
down a telephone wire nearby and
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-07-29
PROSPECT.

Prospect, July 3O.--The annual out
ing of the Prospect union Sunday
schools to Olentangy park which was
to be Wednesday July 2S, was called
off on account of the street car strike
at Columbus. 1t Is understood now
that the excursion will be run to Ce-
dar Point instead of Olentangy park
but the exact date of the outing is
not fixed definitely.
Rev. A. J. Clere, Mr.. William Grif-
fths, Mr.. J. N. Freeman, Mr.. Philip
Hecker and Mr.. Fred X. Dix attended
the Chautauqua at Marion several days
this week
A number of Prospect people went on
the excursion to Niagara Falls Thurs
day. Among those who went were
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Groll, Mr.. John
Lauer, Miss Goldie England and Lester
Almendinger.
Mr. j. f. Moore attended as an al
ternate the Republican state conven-
ton at Columbus Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Mr. Merle Michael Of Marion spent
Tuesday with friends at Pros pect.
Miss Grace Courtwright and broth