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East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05
VOL XLIlI
Board of Mayor and Alderman.

Hon. Mayor and Roard of Alder
mon of the City of Starkville, ,met
!, regular session, in the Mayors
|Hl Aug. 3, 1910 at s 20 p. m.
The Mayor aud all Aldermen were
r1sent'
The Mayors report for July
showed $l16.50 fines assessed,
IsS.5O collected and S9S.00 out
sanding.
The Collectors report for July
showed a total collection of 1854, 60.
The reports of the supt. of the
water and light plant and the
street commissione were received
and ordered spread upon the min
ues. Bridges moved and Howard
scOnded that one engineer instead
Of two be employed in the power
house, and that the superintendent
notify one of them that his servic-
s would not be needed after Sept.
lt., all voting yea.
W, j. Hamar was allowed war
rant for $50 for assessing taxes.
| Ali voted that it be allowed except
DOxsey.
DOxsey moved and Mason second
ed that Walter Pages salary as
Clerk to Board of Alderman and
Tax Collector be $50 and as Collec-
10 Of Water and Light rents, $25,
to take effect Sept. l, 1910, Bridg
s Mason, Doxsey and Gladney
voting yea, Howard nay, so order
Id.
Gladney moved and Mason sec
ended that brick walk in front OF
IL W. Woodward's residence be
moved to West Main Street, all vot-
lug yea.
There being no further business
he Board adjourned.
Il. A. BEATTIE, Mayor.
WALTER PAGE. Clerk.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05
Many thorn lies hidden in a
bunch of soft words.

If your liver is sluggish and out
OF tone, and you feel dull, bilious,
constipated, take 6ose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's tonight before retiring and you
will feel alright in the morning.
Sold by all dealers.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05
SIARKVlLLE, MISSISSIPPI, AUG. 5, 1910

Some folks amt got no sense,
and some folks amt got nothing
but sense.
Some folks amt got no family
history, and some folks aint got
nothing else but family history.
Some folks broke into sawcie-
ty" and shortly thereafter their
daddies broke" in business
Some folks who are prohibition
ist in profession have the same
aversion to the legalized saloon as
hog has to slop.
Some folks try to destroy the
iniquitous liquor traffic by the pro-
cess of internal absorption.
Some folks say that any man can
can quit drinking mean whiskey if
he wants to, They ought to know
for they have quit forty times since
last Christmas.
Some folks who couldn't find a
prayer meeting in strange city in
six months can find blind tiger
in fifteen minutes the darkest night
that ever came.
Some folks who can stand fiat
footed and spit through a half-inch
knot hole in a plank ten feet away
can't hit The ground with their hat
twenty minutes after meeting the
boys around the corner when the
sun goes down,
Some folks have the strange fac
ulty of always doing the right thing
at the wrong time.
Some folks are most attractive
to their neighbors when they are
in the other side of the earth from
them.
Some folks who are fam iliar with
the letter of the Holy Scripture are
utter strangers to its spirit.
Some folks who are always pratt
ing that every man has his price
could be bought for a peck of rot
ten potatoes or a gallon of sorgum
molasses.
Some folks are so alfred contra
ry that were you to throw them in
to a river they would float up
stream,
Some folks most beneficial SER
vice to humanity will be when they
serve as the star actor in funeral
occasion.
Some folks work in the Church
is very much like that of stick OF
dynamite under a stump.
Some folks Sunday profession,
and Monday conduct don't speak
when they meet on the street.
Some folks had rather walk ,
mile through hail storm to tell ,
lie on their neighbor than to stant
flht-footed undea a dry shed ant
tell the truth on them even though
the the truth would hurt most.
Some folks divide their time int,
the following grand divisions
namely: Nine -tenths to be spen
tending to somebody else's bus ines
and one-tenth to be spent doin,
nothing.
Some folks in spelling the wor,
"gretness" use but two Letters
namely: One IN" and Que "e"
In sp,lling the word smallness
they use three letters: Que ~
!, one %" and one "un.
. In theft ,own estimation, som
folks are fourteen feet tall an
weigh ton. In tho estimation G
their neighbors, they are one-foul
teenth of an inch tall and wcig
less than gram (avoiidupoi
weight. Measured by the 'rcduil
nents ofthe moral law, its q sal
'het that the, neis hbors are co. rect
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

Some folks talk most huently
when they are standing, others
talk best when they are lying.
The result of some folks work
in the church is very much like
that of cyclone in a pile of dead
leaves.
If some folks were to fall into
river they would drown head up.
Some of our back seat publicans
down here will be leading the choir
up yonder;, and that, too, upon
the invitation of the King,
Some folks know more about the
game Of fortytwo than they do
about the where -abouts of their
boys after dark.
One good normal idea in the
heads of some folks would have the
same effect as that of a boom shell
in barrel with the fuse lighted.
A spiritual thermometer placed
under the tongue of some Amen
corner saints would register zero i'm
August.
Some folks dissolve their just and
righteous complaints in fluid ex-
tract of Christian forbearance 9TH
er folks dissolve their imaginary
complaints in concentrated extract
of much noise.
'Mistah Blank shore is good
an commidatin white man; he
shore is" said Uncle Zeke, be-
tween puffs on his corn-cob pipe.
'How's dat, Zeke." said Uncle
Ned. Its jess dis way,' said I'm
Gle Zeke: Its now gwine on sis
teen month since he loant me
dollar, an he amt never axe me
fer dat dollar yit. He jess has me
to come round every SADLY night
and pay him ten or fifteen cents
intrust. He sho is a good an
commidatin' white man"
Some 90 go to chuch fer dress so fine
An de amt got Jesus on dere mind;
Udders 90 to chuch fer to sing an pray,
Dey's allus better pussuns when dey
| g0away.
Some in de clrch pays no 'tention to
| de preachin,
Its dem de debbil sho'll get withstand
| in dere beseechin:
Udders 60 to chuch in a prayin frame
of mind,
Its dem dat Slts dc blessn dat de I'D
ders leave behind.
Some go to chuch mighty of whut dey
wears,
Its dem de devil sho'll git dc good
book do declares;
Udders 20 to chuch to be structi0ed In
meetin.
Its dem dat CLANS de knowledge tree
| an does dc apple eatin,
l"lf you see a tall fellow ahead of the
crowd.
A leader Of men marching fearless and
p'oId,
And you know Of tale whose mere tell
ing aloud
Would cause his proud head to in an
guish be bowed.
It's ii pretty good plan to forget it -.
II you know Of u skeleton hidden away
In closet, and guarded, and kept
from the day
In the dark, and whose showing, whose
sudden display
Won cause grief and ,orrow and life
long dismay,
Its pretty good plan to forget it !.
. II you know of a thing that would dark
en- the joy
Of man or II woman, a girl or boy,
Tnat will wipe out n smile, or the least
way annoy
A fellow, TOR cause any gladness to
Il cloy,.
Its a pretty good plan to forget it,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05
Death Of Mr.. W. Akin.

another of Stalkville' oldest and
4OS' nightly esteemed citizens has
Passed - over the river. Mr.. w. B..
l'Ain died at his home near this
\, NY on last Saturday July both.
!" ! Akin was about eighty years
i age and had enjoyed good
~ '''n up to a few weeks of the
i .1'' or his death. He was mem-
/, :, VI The Presbyterian church and
'''Onged to the Masonic fraternity.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05
Excursion to St. Louis and Chicago
-
and Return,

Very low rates via Mobile and
Ohio Railroad, for all trains leav-
ing Mobile August 20, 1910. Re-
turn limit, to reach original start
ing point September 4, 1910, APP
ply to M, & o. r. Il. agents for
paiticulars.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

Christian Endeavorers of st.
Louis want the kiss barred from
the moving picture curtains. That
is Que objection they cannot urge
against the Jeffries-J ohnson pic
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05
has heretofore maintained.

The Times is in receipt CT let
ter from President Hardy, of the
A. & NJ, announcing a free course
in agriculture to be given from
Aug. $40 Inclusive. The older
boys of the Corn Clubs are especial
ly urged to attend this course,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

u pVnn Hlgdon. hailing from Tus-
~, Sa' Ala, in Jail here charged
lr ~ eloplng with Miss s, sic v /.
e.. Ea's' daughter of Postmaster Will
Ib.' ~ q Gordo, Ala., took French
Y. ~ nom the Oktibbeha bastile
|s. n A'ght this week. s He forgot 10
n s' lls destination with the sher-
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

We have just received big new line of
Dress Goods---Poplns, Mohairs, Pongees
Ginehams, etc. These goods are fresh from
the loom In all the latest figures and shades,
and will be slaughtered with the rest of the stock
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

There's nothing SO good for a
sore throat as DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil. Cures it in a few hours. Re-
leaves any pain ifi any part.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05
No man eyer gets old enough to
know better.

Doan's hegulets cure constipa-
tlon, tone the stomach, stimulate
the liver, promote digestion and
appetite and easy passage of the
bowels. Ask your druggist for
them. % cents O box.
Beturns from Tennessee show
that the anti-Patterson judiciary
has been elected by an ovcrwhelm-
ing majority. the fusion ticket put
out by the Independents and Re-
pubIicans being sssuccessful
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

No man is as mean as his wife
sometimes thinks he is.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

We dom want to move these goods # we
can possibly avoid it, and we have decided
to convert the goods into money, even if we
have to almost give them away, as money is
easier to move than merchandise.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1910-08-05

The firm of Hartness &
White has been dissolved by
mutual consent Mr.. White re-
firing. The business will be
conducted by Mr.. w. D.
Hartness who will keep the
Market and Family Grocery
up to the high standard it
has heretofore maintained.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

A large shipment of steel caskets,
double lead coated and covered
with the finest of fabrics are on
display at the big new Chapel at
Mesbergs. Ask Undertaken Hub
bard about them. He has absolute
proof of the merits of the cases and
he is the exclusive agent for Vir-
GINA. u-18tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Williams
of Bessemer, Mich, returned to
their home the first of the week after
spending a pleasant Thanksgiving
visit at the home OF their daughter,
Mrs. Guy 81. Moore, Spruce street.
During his visit to the city Mr..
Williams took occasion to come in
and renew acquaintance with the
Enterprise scribe, who prior to COM
ing to Virginia in 1893 edited a news-
paper at the Gogebic county seat
city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Those who have "buck" hanging
in the bush still have a couple OF
days grace in which to get him out
After that the life of the Mountain
goat will be safe tor another year
unless he should meet home.
steader or a pot-hunter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Miss Agnes Hovland entertained
her pupils at pleasing recital at
her home last Friday afternoon.
After program they played games
and light luncheon was served.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Mr.. and Mre. G. C.. MCLEAN left
Tuesday for Chadron, Nebraska, re-
sPonsive to the sad news of the
death of Mr.. McClean's step-father,
A. +. Dickinson, who Waited here a
short time since. He was taken ill
while here with an affection of the
ear, which after his leaving develop
ed into pneumonia, causing death,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Johnson the Jeweler has opened
his new jewelry store in the Ro-
man building, opposite the First
National Bank, where he hopes to
enjoy share of your patronage.
Thanking you for past favors,
P. A. JOHNSON, the Jeweler.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

A telegram or telephone message
to the Mesberg Chapel or to Under
taker Hubbard's residence will re.
ceive the undertaker's prompt and
personal attention. 11-18tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Union made shoes, caps, shirts,
gloves, suspenders, bath robes,
smoking jackets, overalls, sheep
lined corduroy coats or vests, mack
inaws. One price to all. Kratze's.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Do you want the finest when buv.
ing your winter suit or overcoati
If so you will not forget N. A. Hol.
mer, the merchant tailor, whose
stock of suitings aud overcoat pat.
terms is replete with the finest the
market affords. His prices are al.
ways right, he keeps in touch with
the latest styles, and his work al.
ways gives satisfaction.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

You don't pay Kratze more for
anything in mems or boys weara-
bles, but you get better goods from
kratze for less money. Where do
you trade?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Ben Monger tor some time past
in the employ of the Virgin Elec-
trio Power & Water Company, has
resigned his position to go with
Hawley & Rose, electrical eneiu.
GERS, with headquarters in this city.
The firm has numbe of contracts.
among them being the installation
of lighting plant ot Keevatin, on
which work has already com.
menced. Ar. Aonger will doubtle..:
be transferred to that point in the
near future, to be in charge of CON.
etruction work,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

MONEY TO LOAN on easy pay
ments. City and farm lands bought
and sold. LOUIS NJ. OSBORN,
Phone 1872 Wyoming Ave.
1O-15tt Roman Building.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Alderman Frank Weber was one
of the lucky ones during the past
hunting season, returning Saturday
from camp at Kabtogama lake
with fine moose. Mr.. Weber and
party put in about two weeks in the
north woods during the season.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Louis Litman returned the first of
the week from an extended visit
through the west, striking Spokane,
Yakima and other points. On his
travels extending over a period of
several months. he met with many
former Virginians, and brings
back good news from them, stating
they are doing nicely in their new
western homes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02
HERMAN THELLIN.

FLAT FOR RENT.-Four rooms.
Sewer, water, electric lights. Two
south windows, two west windows.
Just vacated. LOUIS NJ. OSBORN.
1904
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02
LOST,-Small dark brow,

LOsT.-Smau dark brown mare,
about 9 years old. Light breast,
strayed from my homestead in 61-18
about June 1st. Suitable reward for
information or return of same to E.
Mehtonen, Box 707, Virginia, M1nn.
3tD.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

The old reliable P. N. Peterson
Granite Co. is alwas ready to show
goods and meet any competition on
earth. Undertaken Hubbard has
the goods and prices. 11-28tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

We succeed upon the merits of
our work, the quality of goods and
prices, and fair treatment to one
and all. Hubbard at the Mesberg
Chapel. 11-18tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

News items are always gladly re-
ceiyed at the Enterprise Office. We
want all the news, but would ask az
special favor that church items
and other matters of news be given
US not later than Thursday. Also,
that copy for new ads or for adver-
Using changes be given US not later
than 11:OO O'Clock a. m. on Thursday.
This will tend to greatly facilitate
press day work, and will also give
the workmen time to work out a
more tasty design for the setting of
the "ad."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

For RENT.-Two nicely furnish
ed rooms, no Central Avenue, two
blocks south of postoAice. Gentle
men roomers preferred.
HERMAN T1EILTN
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

A handsome new line of picture
moulding just received at II. S.
Gillespie's, 421, Maple St. Framing
neatly and promptly done.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

You will never get home of your
own by paying rent all your life.
We can sell you house and lot in
this city. Easy payments.
Frank Elmer Skarp and J. F. Piirto
8 26 If, lO1 Mesaba Avenre
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Best lumbermen's rubbers, have
pure gum soles. Ask for red soles
at Kratze's.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

A complete line OF Moore's Non.
Leakable Pens, the best pen made
at E. J. Steuerwalds.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Wanted.-A good competent girl
general Homework. One that can
cook. 209 Spruce St. Phone 231 1t
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

For accommodations and cent a
mile rates to Canada where you can
buy cheap land or take a homestead
see F. J. Hughes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

For SALE.-A No.6 Radiant Home
coal stove. Used about s months.
At bargain. C.S. STEVENS,
Il-18tf. SO Mesaba Ave.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

]. N. Thurston, of the Mattson.
Thurston Agency, attends to bust
ness matters in Duluth today.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

An elegant line of fine cigars and
tobaccos at Lusk's & Sigels Billiard
Hall.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Enquire at 21O Hickory street il
you want your stores or Offices
cleaned. 2tn
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

When YOU want smoke remember
you can get the finest at Lusk's &
Sigel's Billiard Hall.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Picture framing done neatly and
promptly at II. S. Gillespie's, Al
Maple St.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs: K. K. Bailey on Saturday last.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

E. ]. ORourke was up from Du-
luth Monday and Tuesday, attend
ing to business matters in the city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

We do expert watch repairing and
engraving. Also fit glasses.
STEUERWALD, The Jeweler
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

IT YOU want cedar posts for fenc-
ing of building see F. J. Hughes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Woman wants to take plain sew
ing home. Apply at 2O8 Oak St.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

". c. Osman, fine watch repair.
ing, Doyle Building.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Martin were
Duluth visitors Saturday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Furnished and unfurnished rooms
2O3 N. Wyoming Ave.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Lester Mcdonald, who attends the
Michigan College of Mines at
Houghton returned to the Michigan
city the first of the week after spend
ing briet Thanksgiving holiday
at home.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

W. c. Osman, hue watch repair
ing, Doyle Building.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

DR.. {. Fred Yates, of St. James,
Mimi, is among recent arrivals in
Virginia with his family, occupy
ing the Freeman home on Central
avenue. DR.. Yates is associated
with DR.. J. W. Deering, dentist, be
ing with him for some weeks prior.
to removing his family to the city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

Peter A. Gimse and Peter Wick
lem will be of party leaving here
on Tuesday next for Norway, for an
extended visit at the "old home"
Mr.. G1mse's visit at this time is to
be in attendance at the golden
wedding anniversary of his par.
ents, on Christmas day, when a
family reunion will be held.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

EIDELITY LODGE NO. $40,
l. NJ. B. A.
Meets every Tuesday night at /. O. o. F.
Hall at 500 o'clock.
Pres, Walter Fitzgerald. Sec'y. DoraCurtiss
Visiting members always welcome
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

VIRGINIA LODGE NO. 400, 10.
G. T.
Meetings. every Tuesday evening at
SO'ciock, p. M. at NJ. b. Church.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-02

l carry complete stock of watch
es and diam onds, at right prices.
E. J. STEUERWALD, The Jeweler.