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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14
NOTICE.

Patrons Of the OkoIona Ice Factory
will please order ice before 9 A. M.
when wanting ice. Only one delivery
will be made during the winter months
Ice can be bought at the factory any
time during the3day.
JNO. K. KAYE.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14
Local News.

Mrs. 7. J. Cole has returned iron
Florida.
Cheap furniture at Mrs. Buckine.
hams for sale.
Mrs. A. Sadler is visiting relatives
and friends here.
Mrs. M. R. Waller visited friends
in TupeIo last week.
Mr.. A. C. Carter, of Van Vleet,
spent Saturday here.
Dr.. j.. A. Rutledge spent Saturday
and Sunday in Troy.
Mr.. Emrice, of Houston, spent a
few days here last week.
Mr.. Percy Flanagan, of Houston,
was a visitor to this city Sunday.
Miss Mary BramIett, Of Houston,
spent several days here last week.
Mr.. D. A. Htihcock, Of Jackson,
Tenn. visited friends here last week.
Messrs j.. W.. Cocker and Henry
Waller went over to Amory Saturday,
Mrs. Waiter Smith was among the
Okolonians who visited TupeIo last
week.
Mr.. j. B. Burns was up frotn the
A. & M. College the latter part of
last week,
Look in T. NJ, Deans show window
and select the things for your fruit and
nut cakes.
Miss Clomentiue Miller left last
week for Memphis wbnre she will
visit friends,
Messrs Buford Wood and Paul
Bradford, Of Houston, were visitors
here last week
Miss frankie Abbott has returned
home alter spending several weeks
an jackson, Miss.
Messrs. Wilton Scale, Essie billiard
and Word Dallis Of Calhoun City
spent Sunday here.
For sale or rent residence on
Adams Street, rooms in Keeney
building. j. K. Ezell
Mrs VIII Alexander, Of Meridian,
visited Mrs. VIII Murpbree from
Friday ondl Menday.
Mrs Frsay Owen and daughter
and Miss III liss &asssll spent
-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14

Mrs. c. W. Wallace leaves Friday
for Monroe, La, where she will make
her home in the future.
Miss Oeuerita Morrison has re.
turned home after several months
visiting to relatives in Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Monagan
are spending several days with
relatives here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". E. Savage went
to TupeIo last week in their auto
mobile and spent two days,
MRS. Davis returned to her home in
Pace, Miss last week after spending
a month with Rev. j. H Holder.
Miss Nellie Hates, Of Columbus.
attended the dance last week and
was the guest Of Miss Laura Cox.
Mr.. T. K. Downing. Of Van VIeet,
was in Saturday and ordered the
ngar sent 10 his son at jackson,
Ga.
Sis Perkins back again with her
funny entics and merry company at
the Opera House Tuesday December
10Th.
Misses Sylbia Harbour, Wilhel-
Davenport and Katie Reeder
made a weekend visit to Miss Carol
TO Hog raisers
Now is the time to buy your meat
preserver. No smoking needed.
7. M. DEAN.
Miss Hattie Pace returned to her
lome in Pace, Miss, last week after
pending several weeks with Mrs. j..
Holder.
Aberdeen Weekly Dec. 8-Mr. t
' ~
edward Buchanan, Of Okolona, was S
warmly welcomed by his many 2
the first Of the week. v
Christmas is coming and every
ody who sees our beautiful display
t holiday attractions is glad Of it.
to Headquarters for the right '
resents at the right prices.
R. H. LYON
Mrs. J. T. Chambers late of this n
ity died last Friday at a hospital at r,
lemphis where she had gone for v
eatment, She leaves a hoste of rel n
lives and friends to morn her loss. II
STRAYED-One black (sun burnt "
rown) mare mule colt 8 months old. d
Ong name and tail. Stayed from
.hambers place Tbanksoivino dav re
to the Undersigned or infor,
alton leading to recovery will be re.
A, T. STOVALL,
Okolona, Miss,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14

Our Mammoth line Of Holiday and
Christmas gifts are now on display.
Such as cut gIuss, hand painted
china, Brica-Brac sterling silver,
novelties, books, pictures, leather
goods, dolls, toys. etc. Trade early
and get your choice of the most
complete line Of holiday goods ever
brought to OkoIona. R. H. LYON
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14
R0SENBAUM-W EINRElCH

A pretty wedding was solemenized
on Wednesday evening December 9Th
at 8 o'clock at the home Of the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. L. Rosenbaum
when their daughter Miss Fannie was
given in marriage to Mr., Sam H
Weinreich, The impressive ceremony
being said by the Rabbi, Dr.. Raisini,
Of Meridian.
The entire lower floor was thrown
open for the entertainment of the
guests. As the hour drew near for
the ceremony the parIor and hall
were well filed with friends. An
imoroyised altar was artisticallv
arranged for the bridal party the
background being formed Of stately
palms and garlands af holly. Sus.
pended from the ceiling was a we'd
ding bell covered with ~mistIetoe and
gracefully entwiaed with tuIle, Ex.
qulsite white chrysanthemums we're
also effectively used in the decoration.
Just before the appointed hour
Miss Lottie Harvey sang "AIl for
You. And as the strains of
Lobengrin's wedding was played by
Miss Margaret Creighton the bridal
party entered, first came Miss Miriam
Weinreich, in pink satin draped in
chiffon, with Mr.. UIhman, following
these Miss Stella Furhman, who was
gewned in canary satin with lace
9arniture, with Mr., Howard Bean,
Miss Elbur Creighton next entered
wearing a gown Of green messaIine
satin yelled in chiffon with chrvstal
beaded garniture. with Mr.. Myers
Hodges. Following these the groom
With the best man, Mr.. Pollock,
entered then came the maid Of honor,
Miss Lena Rosenbaum, who was
in hand painted chiffon over
ose satin, fringe and crystal trim.
The bride next entered
Gaming on the arm Of her father, she
wore a handsome white robe of crepe
entrain with bertha Of real
ace, her bridal veil was Of s%oftest
lIle was caught with sprays of
range blossoms. Her boquet was
rido roses and ferns. The maid Of
onor and bridesmaids carried large
'hite chrysanthemums. The brides
Mrs. Rosenbaum, was gowned
l black ACE over satin.
An enjoyable reception followed
lie ceremony, during which time the
had the pleasure of viewing
Re many handsome presents, which
ore testimony TO the popularity of
bride and groom. Alter the
tests were served to refreshments
ey were presented with dainty
edding bells as ~souveniers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weinreich left at
ESQ for Southern points, for travel
6 the bride wore a dark blue
ilor suit with hat and accessories in
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14

Any woman with pimples, skin
e%ruphons, sores or boiIs does not
appear attractive and cannot enjoy
life. BIoodine Ointment cures them
and makes he skin soft and ~velvety.
Cures old sores, cracked lips,
chopped hands, sore eyes. itching and
bleeding piles. Bearden & King
special agents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14
GARNER & SAMSON

am going to give away Christmas
morning an eighty-Gve dollar cut glass
Electrolier to tho lady receiving the
most votes. AT my store each Is
cent purchase entities you to one
vote. r. H. LIGON
Misses Lorena WcCooI and Eliza
beth Kay will give a Musical recital
at the Opera House Friday night at
$3.50 o'clock. Admission rs and so
cents. These young ladies' are good
musicians now and are ~endeavoring to
raise funds to further their training
along musical lines.
During this reiny spell q few
citizens met in the office Of j.. w.
Murlee & Co., Real Estate Dealers
and organized a Boys Corn Club.
This Company agrees to give some
handsome prizes and all who wish to
cooperate either in the way Of prizes
or otherwise are cordially invited to
do so. All boys who wish to enter
the)contest will leave their name with
tbeEsboye Company or at this Office.
more extended o@oas y
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14

49, l. Morrison, Mayor.
}. Il, Davis CITY Clerk
W, T. Savage, Treasurer.
C., Il Bab5iJ5, Guy Collector
W.P. Knox, City Marshal.
l.. T. Haley, City Attorney.
Il, NJ Beatty, Manager Water ana Light
Plant.
CITY COUNCIL
is 5. ", Hawkins, President
T. M. Beatty, S. G. Sadler. W 1. Harrlll,
w. b. Gum, j. NJ, Davis. r. W, Chandler.
SCHOOL BOARD
J.F. Mcdonnell, President.
}. H. Davis, Clerk W. r. blosi,B. F Rosen-
sch 5, D Murphee
CHURCH DIRECTORY
l. Methodist-Rev. j, H. Holder, Pastor. Ser.
vices every Sunday morning and evening.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Prayer meeting
wednesday evening at 80 O'Clock.
Presbyterian-Rev, Font D. Daniel, Pastor,
Services every Sunday morning and evening.
Sunday School at 945 a, M, Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock.
Baptist-Rev F. r Mobberly, Pastor, Ser.
vices every Sunday morning and evening.
Sunday School at GAS a. m. Prayer meeting
every Thursday evening at 7:9O O'Clock.
Episcopal-Rey J L. Sykes. Rector. Even.
ing prayer and the first Tuesday in
each month at 1870 O'Clock Morning prayer
and sermon the fourth Sunday in May, July,
September, November, January March, and
the third Sunday in June, August, October.
December, February and April at II O'Clock.
Lay reading at II O'Clock a N. on Sundays
the Rector is absent, Sunday Scnool at $50
a, m,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14
NOTICE

Dan Gardner has sold his
interest in the firm of Gard
ner and Samson to j. D..
SAMSON, to take effect Jan
l, 1912, so it is absolutely
necessary for us to collect
all outstanding accounts
and if you owe the firm it is
now due. All accounts that
are not paid, or settled sat.
isfact by January 1st
will be turned over to our
attorney for collection, so
please take notice and save
20 urself trouble as we'll as
expense by paying up now.
Respectfully,
& SAMSON
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-14

,ca ,at4 PRICE 500 PER YEAR
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
BOND ISSUE FOR SEWERAGE
And Other Public Improvements Will Be
Submitted to Lakeland Voters
On December 3Oth

At an adjourned meeting of the
City Council last night. City Engi-
neer c. r. Brush submitted to that
body estimates and specifications in
regard to proposed system of sew
crage for this city The Council
considered and discussed the matter.
and finally called an election to de-
eide upon the proposition of issuing
bends in the sum OF $50, 900. to be
appCrtiCned as follows: 1000
tor sewerage system. $G0,000 for
paving streets and sidewalks, and
$1,000 for erecting and improving
public buildings. These items will
appear Oh the ballot so that they
may be voted upon separately. The
election will be held on December
3oth next
The following notice of election,
and ordinance No. 1872. give details
Of the propositions to be submitted:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
FRENCHY QUOTES TAFT
WITHOUT HIS AUTHORITY
(By Associated Press. \

Washington. u. c.. Nov -? The
cable dispatches carry extracts from
IN article in Paris Martin Wrport
ing to he an interview with Prcsi
dent Taft with Francois DE Tcsin,
i cousin of the French military at
tache, in which the President is
quoted on such questions as inter
r,ntion in Tlrkish-ltalian war, the
American attitude in regard to Chi
ma. the situation in Mexico and ar
bitration treaties. At the White
House the President expressed sur
prise IL the alleged interview. de-
,laring that the writer was one Of !,
large number OF persons received by
him. ard while he might have talked
Of those subjects. no interview had
been authorized.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
GETTING CHURCH READY
FOR CONFERENCE

Gainesville. Nov Is. SO far as
the interior is concerned, the work
If rcmodcling this new building OF
the First Methodist church is near.
ing completion, and il is expected
to be in readiness for use during
the session of the Florida Annua
Conference. which meets here De,
ccmber l"3-lS.
The work ON the outside of the
building and on the grounds will be
suspended when he new entrance on
East Main street is finished until
after conference. Mos, ol this out
side work, indeed will probably not
be dGnc until after the use of the
building hy HE primary department
Of the public school ceases, as il Is
realized by the trustees that tlli,
wnrk intcrfcr,S materially with the
school work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1872.

An Ordinance providing for the
calling and holding of an Election
in and for the City of Lakeland, for
the purpose Of voting on the question
q issuing Municipal Bonds by the
City of Lakeland, and for the clcc-
ton of three Trustees for said Bond
Issue, and the disbursement of the
funds derived from the sale of said
Bonds
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COl'N-
Gil OF TIE CITY OF LAKE
LAND:
Section l. That an Election i,
hereby called in and for the City OF
Lakeland, in the State Of Florida,
for the purpose of voting for or
against the issue of Municipal
Bonds by the City of Lakeland, ior
the following amounts and purposes. !.
Scventy-tive Thousand Dollars
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
BANKS. FORMER PROFESSOR
AT STATE UNIVERSITY. DEAD

Gainesville. Fla, Nov. 2S.-New
has just been received here o.
he death Df Professor Enoch Maj
vim Banks. at his home in small
Georgia town late last week. Pro-
lessor Banks was for several terms
Instructor Of economies and kindred
studies at the University of Florida
and his resignation was requested
after the publication of a number of
sensational newspaper articles re-
sulting from the publication in the
Independent of an article by Pro
fessor Banks on the secession ques-
ton. Hon. John Beard, of Pensa-
cola, began the agitation against the
professor.
Professor Banks was frail physi-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
US. TROOPS
FOR CHINA
ARMY OF BOYS IN BLUE TO PRO.
TECT FOREIGNERS FROM
INJURY.
(By Associated Press. !,

Washington, d. C.. Nov -. The
United States has formally offered
to China the services of $500 Amer
lean troops now in the Philippines
to aid in keeping open the railway
from Peking to the sea. and for the
protection of foreigners.
The American Minister, Calhoun,
at Peking. has been instructed to
tell the other diplomats that the Of
fer of troops should not be construed
as any intervention in China's af
fairs, but was made simply to keep
our pledge to keep railway cOmmun-
ication from Peking to the sea, in
which other powers were parties.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

\ Special Election is hereby called
in and for the City of Lakeland
Slatc of Florida, to be- held on the
30th day Of December, a. ID. 1911,
for the purpose OF submitting to the
qualified voters of the City of Lake
land the question of issuing Munic-
ipal Bonds for the purpose of con-
strncting system of Sewerage. paw
,'r streets and Sidewalks, and
trec.."g Public Buildings. including
IA Fire Station. Jail and enlargine g
the City Hall Said Election to be
held and certified in accordance with
the Ordinances of the city of Lake.
land providing for the holding and
certifying Of general Elections, ex-
ccpt as provided by Ordinance num-
Der 1872, calling said Bonding Elec.
ton
Three Bond Trustees shall be
elected at said Election, who shall
compose a Board of Public Works
JOHN f. COX,
Mayor OF the City of Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
BUTTER and
EGGS HIGH
AND GOVERNMENT DEMANDS
REASON OF RAISE AT
THIS TINE.
Thy Associated Press. !

Chicago, Nov -? What practi-
cally amounts to an investigation of
psychology of Thanksgiving cheer,
was begun today in the governments $
inquiry into the action of the Chi
rago butter and egg board. in rails
ing prices The government is go
Ing to ask if the advance is due to
the nearness of the holidays when
produce men think the American
housewife expects to buy good things
and mbued with the holiday spirit.
will overlook prices. The govern
mcnt aims to dissolve the board
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
APPENDICITIS KNOCKS
CHAMPION OUT
WOLGAST. WHO WAS TO HAVE
FOUGHT BRITISHER, GOES
TO HOSPITAL INSTEAD
iBy Associated Press !

Los Angeles. calf. NOV. -. Add
Wolsast. lightweight champion, was
taken seriously i'll with appendicitis.
and has been sent TO the hospital.
He is not expected TO live. He was
booked to fcht Fred Welch. of Eng
and tomorrow.
Wolgasf underwent hurried OPP
Grafton TO save his life, after which
physicians announced he had a
chance owing to his splendid physi-
cal condition The battle with
Wclrh has been called of. The
management realized nearly $4,000
from the seat sale to spectators de-
string 10 witness the iigh,.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION
MEETS IN SANFORD

Sanford. Nov. % The Florida
Telephone Assoeiation held its an
nual meeting in Sanford today, the
sessions being attended by about
flfty delegates representing opera
tors Of telephone systems in all parts
Of the State. The convention was
held in the Sanford House and prov
ed one of the most enthusiastic and
best ever held since the organization
OF the association. six years ago
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
SPARKS ClCUS
HERE TODAY
Big Crowd Attending the Exhibition
Despite UnfavOrable Weather
Conditions.

The .Iahn IT, Sparks world ia
nous show paid Lakeland another
visit today and although he .rlc-
mrnts cndravorcd to dampcn the
ardor Of the circus-gorr, aud made
il almost impossible for the show to
transport its heavy WAGONS across
the straw lot, the big tents were
finally erected and long before noon
everything was in readiness for the
afternoon performance
Despite the rain there was the
lsual crowd of Interested sight
sccrs on hand and Just ns soon as
he first tent was raised il formed
haven for them and proved abso-
I.tcly waterproof From this point
Of vantage the crowd watched thu
men labOring in the rain and didn
envy them their job at that.
Owing to the unfavorabIc wealth
or and rather than allow the heavy
wagons To damage the streets
Manager Sparks decided TO omit the
parade, but a band concert was given
about one o'clock The foresight OF
Mr.. Sparks was the subject Of much
cOmmcnda ion.
The Sparks Show this season has
grown SO extensively rs to be- hard
ly rcrocnizablc. and all those who
we're AT this afternoon 5 perform
ancr pronounced il a splendid cxhi-
btion. There were several acts
above the ordinary and stood out
boldly as features. The elephants
gave remarkable exhibition and
actually played al bowling. There
was a startling performance by \
group of lions IN large steel cage
and troupe of Japanese perform
rs furnished plenty Of thrills by
their clever work Altogether the
ring was not conducive for much
riding the bareback work was dccid-
cdly good, and there was plenty Of
high class aerial arts. Funny
clowns did much to amuse and a
splendid band furnished pleasing
music All that iiIc show lacked
10 make il great biz success was
the crowd and if the rain lets up to-
night the tent should be packed II
h. rain don want to .ivc Lakeland
people rhanrc to sec Il good show
Lakeland people can turn out just
the same ard facc the elements fer
he big tom was absolutely water
proof and the seats were as dry as
those of a theatre The Sparks
Show is just as good as il was be-
fore, yes, it is a good deal better
and that IS saying some.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
STOCKHOLDERS OF
STEEL CORPORATION
fBy Associated Press. }

New York, Nov. p. BANKERS
and brokers have received request
from the United States Steel Cor
poratiOn for lists of shareholders, in
order to show that the stock is not
concentrated ihLshe hands of the So
called interests" but is held by
individuals all over the world. II
is said that much of it is held by
brokers for owners
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
POPE RECEIVES
NEW CARDINALS
by Associated Press. )

Rene. Nov. 23.-This afternoon
all the nineteen new cardinals, In
Guiding Monsignors O'Connell. Far
lev. and Falconio. OF the United
States. went to the Vatican and were
received BY the Pope. Each kissed
his hand and foot. and received the
red beretta as the first tangible
proof of their dignity. A great
mblic consistory will be held to-
morrow
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
COUNTRY IN GRIP
OF WINTER
COLD WEATHER IN EVERY SEC.
TION. BUT EXPECTED SOON
TO MODERATE.
by Associated Pres. !

Atlanta, Ga. Nov % cold
weather prevails over practically all
the entire country Freezing temp
trarurcS extend from Texas 70
northcrn Florida Snow is falling in
northern Alabama and al Baton
Rouge. clear. and in some places
warmer weather for Thanksgiving.
Is expected.
tFrom Tampa Weather Station.D
Tampa, Nov ~ Noon colder
weather will prevail in the state to-
nigh, with frost in northern part Of
Florida. with probable tcmpcra'ur"
ol - for Tampa and vicinity.
WILLIS l.. MOORE Observer.
Some men are Of such little conse-
pucncc that they are not even asked
TO si2n petitions chirago News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
ANENT THE FIRE ALARM,

Perhaps ii will be interesting 70
our readers TO know that the fire
whistle is sounded according to
the ward in which the burning house
l., located: if in ward |. one blow
is sounded. in ward >, two blows.
ward , three blows; ward 1. four
blows. When a fire occurs in the
business district five blasts are
sounded. Ward is northeast: !:
Ward ;. northwest; Ward 3. south
west and ward I, southeast Lake
land.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
CASE RESTS
WITH JURY
MRS. PATTERSON. ON TRIAL FOR
MURDER OF HUSBAND. WILL
SOON KNOW HATE.

Denver. Colo. Nov. ~. Up tC
% o'clock this afternoon the
Jury in the case Of Mrs. Gertrude
Gibson Patterson, ON trial for the
murder of her husband. had not re-
ported II is rumorcd that verdict
not verified The prisoner is worn
cut by her long vigil
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
RAINING AT SAVANNAH TOO.

Savannah, Nov. % Indications
now are that the Grand Prize race
will be I'll nThursday under less fay-
cradle conditions than existed when
Ralph Milford in record time Won
the Vanderbilt cup race yesterday
The ideal climatic conditions oi
yesterday We're followed by IA light
Grizzle which continued intc9mit-
;ently today. KS result, the course
is reported soft at several points.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-29
SHAKER TRIAL DELAYED
Grand Jury Has Not TAX III Up Case
Yet.

kiSsimmcc, NOV. - The case of
the State against Esbcrt Gillette.
charged with the murder of Sister
sadie Marchant. of the Shaker col
cny, at ST. cloud. was not taken up
by the grand Jury here today when
Circuit Court convened
u is expected that the ease vii!
be- HE first investigated by the grand
jury tomorrow s. J. Triplctt was
chosen foreman Of the grand jury