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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
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The Philathea Glass of Court Street
Sunday school will hold its regular
weekly meeting Thursday at 1880 D.
m. with Mrs. r. G. Hall and Miss
Belle Hart at Mrs. Halls, 500 Walnut
street. All members are urged to be
present.
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The Ladies' Aid of the Fifth Avenue
Baptist church met Monday afternoon
with Mrs. A. S. Butler, on Hardy
street. After the business meeting
Mrs. Butler assisted by her little
daughter, Urcelle Butler served straw
berry jello and cake. The next meet
ing will be held with Mrs. F. H. Will
lie on w. Pine street. All members
are urged to attend az this will be
the last meeting before the Christ
mas holidays.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
TEN MILLION DOLLAR
DEPOT FOR CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. ia development
of the plan which will give the city an
outer driveway along it's whole lake
shore, and will bring about the cree
ton of new passenger station by
the Illinois Central railroad to cost
nearly S1O,000,O00, was made certain
last night.
The city council adopted resolutions
accepting the plan and the agreement
was signed by the mayor, the South
Park board and officials of the rail
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13

served. The members enjoying the
meeting with Mrs. Allen were Mes
danes G. c. Arnett, George Autry, M.
Dryfus, P. A. Carter, R. X. Smith;
Misses Allie Camp and Sallie eKith.
The only guest was Mrs. George
Headley, of Poplarville.
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Both married and unmarried sets
are looking forward to the reception
and miscellaneous shower to be given
the Elks by the wives of the Elks of
Hattiesburg Lodge No. 500, Thursday
evening from $50 to IL. An orchestra
Will furnish music for those caring to
dance and card tables will be ar
ranged in the library for those want
ing to play bridge or 800" A number
OF ladies will receive the guests,
while several girls fro mthe younger
set will preside over the punch tables
on the different floors.
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Mrs. T. r. Ratliff. of McComb City:
Mrs. George w. Ellis, of Lucedale and
Mrs. Ernest II. Williams, of Laurel,
who came to attend the funeral of
little Evelyn Bush Bishop returned
Tuesday to their respective homes.
While here they were with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Bishop, on Southern avenue.
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Menu For oyster Dinner.
Following is the menu for the oyster
dinner to be given by the Ladies' Aid
Society of the First Presbyterian
church tomorrow Thursday, at the
old Ruby theater opposite the Klon-
dyke Hotel. The ladies' will begin
serving at 1890 and continue until
2:3O, and will be assisted by a group
OF girls from the younger set:
The menu is made up of oyster
cocktail, oyster stew, fried oysters,
sandwiches, coffee, cake and pie.
There will be menu cards and one can
order just what he wants.
In connection with the dinner the
annual Christmas bazaar VIII be held
and everything useful and ornamental
will be sold.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
BOTH PHONESt 35-
Social and Personal
KATIE L. l. ALLEN

S. |. Smith, of Palestine, Tex, was
business visitor in Hattiesburg
Tuesday.
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Mrs. George Headley, of Poplar
VILE, was the guest Tuesday of Mrs.
H. E. Allen.
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Mrs. T. V. Germanet, of Birming-
ham, spent Tuesday here with rela-
tives, en- route to New Orleans to
spend few weeks with relatives.
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Miss Corrie Haney returned Tues
day from an extended visit to her Sis
ters, Mrs. John F. Anderson in West
Point, Miss. and Mrs. j. w. Oden, in
Birmingham.
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All veterans desiring crosses of hon.
or are requested to send in their ap-
plications as soon as possible, as the
crosses will be issued only short
while longer.
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Miss Nordeet Harper, of Eatonville,
who has been spending the past few
months with relatives in Mobile, is
now the guest until after the holidays
of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Harper, on w. Eighth street.
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Miss Minnie Maute left this morn
ing for her home in Vicksburg, after
several weeks visit to her brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L.
Quinn, on Adelne street. Mrs. Quinn
accompanied her home to spend the
holidays with her parents. Mr.. Quinn
will join her later.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13

teach for the present term During
the early part of the season Prof.
Williams had whipped Mr.. Thomas
daughter, who was attending the
school, and for which reason Mr..
Thomas afterwards went to the school
room and proceeded to administer a
beating to the teacher with a stick.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13

ON trial here today charged with the
murder of young Edgar H. Farrar on
November first. The jury was quickly
selected.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
y. The plans give the

road company. The plans give the
station n frontage on Michigan ave
nue. @3 well as Park Row, its present
location, and move the terminal sta
ton west several hundred feet. They
will be put into the hands of contrac-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
PUPILS FATHER
USED BIG STICK.

Hazlehurst, Miss, Dec 12.-In cir
cult court of Copiah county Saturday
Prof. C. b. Williams, formerly a school
teacher OF this county was awarded a
verdict of $3.50 against R. B. Thomas
for assault and battery. The plaintiff
originally sued for 10000.
Mr.. Williams had been employed to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
THE MARKETS.
by associated PreSS.)

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Wheat easy, one
fourth lower to one-fourth up. Pro
visions steady, unchanged to two and
half cents higher.
New Orleans, Dec. 13.-At noon cot
ton one to three points down.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
-- directly, + was announced.

- N4TEEIIE, y vas announced.
Among the other important changes
brought about ~ the agreement are a
site for the Field museum of natural
history, sought for in vain before in
the downtown district
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
LADIES AID BAZAAR

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church will hold it's an
nual bazaar Thursday, Dec. 18th, in
the building next door to the Gem
theatre. An oyster dinner will be
served from 11:30 to 2 o'clock. Fancy
articles in art and needlework will be
on sale and bakery will be run in
connection. Doors, will be open at 10
a. m. Patronage of the public is So
licited. 11-3t.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13

| Mr.. and Mrs. James Emerson Gray
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of little daughter, who came
Sunday morning. Mrs. Gray was for.
merly Miss Lucille McInnis.
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Mrs M. d. King and two children
Kathleen and Desmond returned Tues
day night from Wichita Falls, Tex.
where they were the guests of Mrs
Kings father, Mr.. Soule. They also
spent awhile in Fort Worth, Tex.
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Mrs. j. e. Holt returned Tuesday to
her home in Meridian, after visit to
her sister, Mrs. T. M. Ryan. Mrs.
Holt came to attend the banquet
Monday night at Hotel Hattiesburg,
which was given in honor of Bishop
Gum, of Natchez.
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Miss Olive Watkins has returned
home after a seven weeks absence,
four weeks of which were spent in
Brookhaven, the guest of Mrs. Lips
comb at Whitworth College. The re-
mainder of the time she was in Mag
nolia, visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. w.
Watkins.
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Mrs. Allen A Hostess.
One of the smaller but lovely events
of the week was the meeting of the
Pivot Club, which was held Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. II e Allen at the
home of Mrs. r. N. Collins, on Bay
street. Attached to each score card
was an American beauty rose The
library was fragrant with Killarney
roses and carnations. After bridge a
dainty two-course luncheon was
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-13

RAMSEY G. COMPANY,
LEADING UNDERWRITERS.
PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

We feel sure the Legislature ap-
.preciates the condition Of the state
treasury. We feel sure we may ex-
pect short, business session of the
valiant solons; an early with
drawal from the pie counter and a
quiet return to their peaceful places
Of abode. The reason for the faith
that is in us is this: The legisla-
lure adjourned Friday at noon un-
II Monday-thereby losing a day
and a half and, as it costs $1,000 a
day to keep the assembly going,
sinking the state to the tune Of ST.
500. OF course we are correct in
our surmise.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

If you read the daily papers yo,
no doubt do not overlook the Ngrcv
amount of railroad wrecks and tls
consequent great destruction Of LII
occurring all over the country. TIL
is becoming serious matter, ar
the country had better have soni
legislation on railroad manasemef
or 90 back to the stage coach, ba
fore our population is annihilated,
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

In more than fourteen years ex-
perience in the newspaper business
we have discovered many things
Here is one; The subscriber who is
considered poor in the goods of this
cruel and vile World is the first to
pay his subscription, and generally
pays in advance, The fellow who
is considered well-to-do; who would
not miss a dollar or two, is the last
20 pay. How many other newspa-
per men have noticed it? The
reason, did you ask? Damhno.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

s John w. Crockett, who is nos
the states treasurer, has been sue
cessful in Arkansas politics every
time he has asked for Office. HI
has held several Of the most impor-
tant state positions, and has flleo
them all creditably. John Crocketi
is a good man and official, and pos
sibly no man in the state has I;
wider acquaintance or more friends
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20
The Dcs Arc Guidon makes this

The Dcs Arc Guidon makes this
startling statement:
I h e average country school
teacher rarely ever reads d county
paper unless it be a borrowed one. j.,
This statement may be true down
IA Prairie county, but it would not
apply to Sharp. The Record has
. its subscription list the names
yS'ery many of those who teach
Il Sslfy rufaf schools or this county,
and many of them are our warmest
friends, Some Of the high school
teachers of the county read and pay
for the Record others sponge" the
paper from more liberal neighbor.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Earle w. Hodges, who took the
oath Of Office as Secretary Of State
last week, is the youngest man who
ever held that position in this state
Earle is a North Arkansas boy and
8 serves much crrdit for having
won his nomination last March ov-
er a well known opponent who had
large backing of friends as well as
leading politicians. May his adj
ministration be attended by every
success.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

The Arkansas Gazette says the
Legislature met in the new million
dollar capitol We don't want to be
inquisitive, but who has the figures
to prove the new state house is only
a million dollar building, and when
will these figures be given to the
publicY
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Last week the Commoner, Mr..
Bryan's paper, entered its eleventh
year There Is soI9sttirs a..ii,;i2
strange about the Commoner. 1t
does not contain a live item of
news and caters, principally, to the
views of Mr. Bryan on politics, but
the Commoner has an enormous
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

A good bill introduced In the
legislature Is one which requires
all taxes paid into the school fund
by railroads to be divided equally
among the school districts of the
county instead of going wholly, as
at present, to the districts through
which the railroad passes, This bill
ought to become a law. There are
districts In this county with school
money piled up on account Of the
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Representative Love Grant Of
Jackson county has introduced a
bill reducing street car fare from
five to three cents, AS there Is not
a street car closer than Little Rock
to Loves constituents il looks like
that gentleman might be dabbllng
with a proposition that, Is none of
his business.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

railroad tax, while the adjoini
district, which receives no tax fre
the railroad, may be unable
maintain a school three months
the year. We cannot see the il
tice in this arrangement. Neitf
can we see any injustice in maxi
a division of the railroad tax.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

There is not a saloon within four
blocks Of the new state capitol Yet
we are told a majority of the legis-
lators voted to meet in such an out
of the way place,
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Great improvement has been
made by the Arkansas Democrat in
its news service and general ap-
pearance during the past few weeks
The Democrat is on the right road
to oct a place among the best Of
them.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20
noRtb HRkansas

ClSlerll, WHICH was ABOUT Slxlee' n
feet deep and containing two feet O,
water, in which he remained some
few minutes before being drawn to
the top. After several hours suf-
fering of convulSions the child re-
covered.
The elimination of 563,331 acres
from the Ozark National forest will
afford an opportunity for a large
number of people to secure good
homes from the government. In
Stone county 93,980 acres have been
eliminated from the national forest.
Calico Rock Progress.
The Walnut Ridge Blade says ow-
ing to the hard freeze of last fall
much of the cotton in that section
did not open sufficiently to be pick
ed and that these bolls are pulled
up and sold to gins equipped with
modern machinery for one-half the
regular price paid for cotton.
Leo Burk, an old German carpen-
ter, died very suddenly in his room
of a hotel at Pocahontas one day
lately. Burk had been in P0cahon-
tas only a few days and nothing
was known concerning the old gen
tleman. A public subscription was
taken to defray the burial expenses.
Albert Galloway died a few days
since at his home in Tuckerman,
death being the result of a gunshot
wound. About the first of Decem-
ber, while letting down fence on
his farm, pistol dropped from his
pocket and was discharged, the ball
entering his side and penetrating a
rib.
j. S. Beard, a negro working for
q bridge COMPANY, has been hound
over to the grand jury at Newport
on the charge Of raising a check.
The blacks employer gave him
pay check calling for S2.2O and
he changed the paper and made it
read $500, but upon trying to Sc
cute the amount he was arrested.
Herman Schott, one of Bates
ville's leading merchants, and j. W.
williamson, a wealthy citizen Of
Guion, came to blows over dis
agreement in front of the formers
store recently but damage was
eliminated by the interference of
friends, The Guard says a Al"
was found on the sidewalk after
the excitement had subsided and
that the owner is unknown.
Federal court was In session at
Batesville a couple of days last
week, special term having been
called to dispose of some cases left
over from the late regular term.
Charges of bootleegine whiskey
were brought against Henry Knight,
Henry Kendall eolored, Mont
Chumley and Al Goodwin, the first
three mentioned entering pleas of
guilty, receiving a fine of 500 and
sentence OF one year and day
each in the federal prison, while
Goodwin, who had a jury trial, Is to
pay a fine of 500 and spend eigh-
teen months In prison. Cal Shaver,
colored who plead guilty to the
charge of postollice robbery, was
given a prison sentence of q year
and a day,
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Some of the daily papers threw
conniption fits last week because
Senator jeff Davis "driv up" to the
White House in a taXicab to see the
president, That's all right, Jeff, old
boy; no harm done. You can still
outrun a taxi down in Arkansas.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

The Batesville Guard says the
general assembly cannot complete
its work and adjourn in sixty days
under existing circumstances, The
existing circumstances need look
ing after then.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

A Stone county man started a
newspaper at Mountain View and
lived only ten weeks. This is a
cautionary item to those who have
a hankerins after the newspaper
business.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Out of the 1875 members of the
legislature all are members of some
church but eight. Wonder if you
could tell it by keeping an eye on
the bunch a few days-and nights?
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

TI,.yilus n. Gulson, the great in
ventor, says that in one hundred
years there will be no poverty.
But, pshawl In a hundred years
from now none of us will know the
difference.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Says the Memphis Commercial
Appeal you can't fool us; it is
weather-woman. No man was ever
so changeable."
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

The papers are talking that Jim
Jeffries is to fight Jack Johnson
again. We believe we Would-with
a cannon.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

The battleship Arkansas, the lar
gest fighting vessel ever built in the
United States, was launched Satur-
day. Hurrah for u. S. & Co.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

We're willing to wager our last,
lingering cent that, in the final
roundup, there will be more gossips
than fiddlers in hell.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Tom Campbell of Pocahontas is
going to run for congress. The
Campbells are coming"
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

valent in Newport.
A poultry meeting and show was
held at Calico Cock Wednesday.
The school improvement associa-
tlon of Calico Rock gave a box sup
per Saturday night.
1t is said that several costly
buildings are to be erected at I'm
boden in the near future.
Evangelist /. M, Boyles is con-
ducting series of meetings in the
court house at Walnut Ridge.
The members Of the Elk lodge at
Newport put on a good minstrel
show in the Newport opera house
last week.
AT Bradford, a few miles south
west Of Newport, fire destroyed the
Office building Of DR.. Pearson and a
meat market last week
Roe Whitfield, a 11-year-old Cali
co Rock lad, has been elected as one
Of the pages of the lower house of
the legislature, winning by two
votes.
A two-year-old son of Tom Lance
of near Mountain Home choked to
death one day last week when a
spare rib bone became lodged in his
throat.
John T. Fortenberry, a well
known citizen of Lynn, died one
day recently. He was AZ years old
and is survived by wife and two
children.
A. Z. Schnabaum, a Pocahontas
cotton dealer, recently sold 1885
bales of the heecy staple to a st,
Louis concern, the consideration be-
ing $4,000,
Elmer Kramer, who had been
confined in the Pocahontas Jail a
few weeks, has been declared of I'M
sound mind and removed to the
asylum at Little Rock.
The students Of the Calico Rock
Commercial College have been dis
missed until the school building
which burned recently can be re-
placed with a new one
The 5-year-old daughter of j. H.
Haynes of Sturkie, Stone county,
was burned to death lately. The
child's clothing caught fire while
she was playing near a stove.
A poultry meeting was held at
Batesville Monday, at which time
the ways and means of poultry
raising were discussed by an expert
furnished by the government.
Fire at Tuckerman one day last
week destroyed the Conditt building
and the store Of John Matthews,
The loss Is about $l0,050 with little
insurance A defective llue started
the fire.
The home of r. II. Smith Of Po-
cahoDlas, together with practically
all the contents, was burned to the
ground a few days since, the cause
of which having not yet been de-
termined,
A man claiming to be timber
buyer hired a good team and buggy
of a livery concern at lloxie d few
weeks ago. and neither man, buggy,
nor team have been heard of sin @,
A reward Is out for the mans cap
ture,
DR., j, W, Hodges of Newark has
In his possession a'copy of the us
ter County Gazette, published at
Kingston, New York, III yeas agc,
The sheet Is said to be very quaint
looking and quite different from the
newspapers of today.
II Is reported that about twenty
dogs were killed by poisoning In
Cotter several nights ago by un-
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

Arkansas seems thoroughly Don
asheyized, remarks the Beebe News.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

circulation and makes all kinds Of
money except counterfeit. Mr..
Bryan great reputation does the
business, Of course.
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20
LEADING FEATURES
OF.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE

/ Governor G. W. Dohashey read
lis biennial message to the lesiSla-
ire last week. Below we give our
eaders some of his most important
recommendations: !.
That the state capitol tax levy OF
be.balf mill be continued a suifl-
lent length of time to entirely com
lete the new state house, and that
be present legislature make appro-
Nation to provide for these addl-
onal items: Heating and Lighting
lant for entire building, steel vault
II treasurer's office; completion OF
bsement; flooring Of ub-basement;
terior decoration Of buildin9' ter
Ice and landScaping; furniture and
ktures; purchase Of two blocks to
nth and east of present grounds.
|The creation of a committee upon
brk of art to determine what statu-
mural decorations, etc, shall be
hced in the buildings, and what
i adornment Of the grounds shall
Full valuation of property, with
Grease of tax rate
Enforcement of law and severe
nalties for mob violence.
Heavier penalties for pistol-carry-
and also for pistolselline.
Withdrawal of state lands from
e to other than bona-hde home
aders.
Abolition of state land office and
hsfer of records to department OF
|iculture
6tate banking law, with creation
Dffice OF state bank examiner, Of
al to be appointed by governor
5Sesl5 Investigation as TO ad-
hbility Of removing state charit-
B institutions.
Borrowing of $4,000 in sinking
b for immediate relief Of general
enue fund,
Elimination Of special legislation
ere general laws will suffice.
ibcral aid for az iicultural
pols,
asSase of textbook uniformity
hsure,
Establishment Of system of shops
reform school for white boys,
establishment of reform school
negroes.
rintiDG of 300 copies of all bills
pduced in the legislature, as step
hrd familiarizing members with
posed legislation and eliminating
hte, Also introduction of appro-
tion bills early in session.
feation of public service corpor-
} commission, or extension of
PRS of railroad commission to
corporations.
ght of change of venue on part
laintitt, as against public service
oration, or bare petition for
change,
nendment of state antitrust
70 as to include railroad com
lions on rates.
beral aid for tuberculosis sani-
pm and Arkansas Historical
mission.
pre- adequate facilities for care
sane persons.
Pre- careful investigation of ap-
tions for pension allowance.
labllhg act to make initiative
referendum effective, together
general scheme for working of
constitutional provision,
yment of back salary to state
PommissioneE also enlarged and
specific powers for commits
n tax assessment.
patton of fish and game com.
pm, with system of county
Pms and adoption of license
pie for hunting and fishina,
OF General game law suggest
Sharp County record., 1911-01-20

The tax collector is abroad in the
land. Dig up.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-21
THESE ARE YOUR ANCESTORS
When One Considers Their Vast Mum. Der Pride of Descent Seems Very
 Foolish.

Are you proud of your ancestorsY 2 Of how many of them?
 Since the beginning of the Chris tian era--a mere 1911 years--you have had 1Ss. 235.017 .4s9, 534.976 ancestors. Imagine, if you can, how many per Eons were needed since the beginning of the world to bring you forth-yoll, who are reading ghis now. 1t worKs the other way, too. If a single cou. pie had started 5000 years ago to pop llate the world, and everybody had grown to maturity and married at the age of 21. the earth's population would be 2,f99,915, followed by IA ciphers. However, this world would not hold them all; 1t would not be large enough To give all these people breathing space the size of the world would have to be multiplied by 3,166.526 fol- lowed by 125 ciphers. That is the only way in which these enormous numbers can be expressed.
 How futile, then. is ancestor wor- ship Every one of us, high or low, has had in his ancestry kings and peasants, criminals and saints; it Is almost impossible to name any one of ones own race to whom one can not prove in some way a remote rela, honship.