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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
A PreaehIna cross Restored.

The preaching cross in the village
Of burlington, situated amid romantic
surroundings on the northern side OF
the Mendip hills, has, by the generos-
ity of Col. Evan H. Llewellyn, been
restored. 1t is recorded that early in
1906 the handsome fifteenth century
base of the cross-all that then re-
NAMED of twas removed and uti-
lized in building a new house for the
then parish clerk. Happily, the n
mental dial stone did not share the
same fate, and this has been incor-
porated into its original position in
the new cross. Three broad and mas
sive steps carry the old socket upon
which rests a tall monolith shaft,
which is crowned by one Of those
lantern-shaped canopies so peculiar to
the west country.-From the London
Standard.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
RALLY DAY FOR SCHOOLS.
Contests Attended by Thousands at
Pontotoc.

Pontotoc.-Saturday was Rally Day
for the schools in Pontotoc county, and
the town has been crowded with people
from early morning until a late hour.
The incoming morning train was crowded
to its utmost capacity with Rally Day
excursionists, and large crowds came in
vehicles, on horseback and otherwise.
The crowd was estimated at several thou
sand. Dinner waa served on the public
school grounds and all had enough and
to spare. The oratorical contests were
held in the morning, and the public
school auditorium, with a capacity for
about . thousand, was crowded, and
many were turned away, being unable to
get aver neal the doors.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
Avoid WOrn-0u Farm.

A poor man cannot afford to pur.
chase poor land. A poor man cannot
afford to restore a WORKOUT farm. Only
very intelligent rich men can afford to
restore the fertility Of rundown farms.
1t takes time and money to deepen a
soil and fill it full of nitrogen, potash,
phosphoric acid and humus. Better
pay a high price Cor good land than
purchase worn-out land at any price.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
COFFEE A
Very Plain In Some People.

A great many people go on suffering
from annoying ailments for a long
time before they can get their own
consent to give up the Indulgence
from which their trouble arises.
4 gentleman In Brooklyn describes
his experience, as follows:
81 became satisfied some months
ago that owed the palpitation Of the
heart from which l suffered almost
daily, to the use of coffee, Il had been
a coffee drinker for 80 years. but |
found it very hard to give up the bev-
erage.
"One day l ran across a very SEN
sible and straightforward ~presenta-
ton of the claims of Postum, and
was so impressed thereby that l con.
cluded to give 1t a trial.
MY experience with 1t was unsat-
isfactory till learned how 1t ought
to be prepared-by thorough boiling
for not less than Is or 20 minutes.
After / learned that lesson there was
no trouble.
Postum proved to be a most palat-
able and satisfactory hot beverage,
and l have used 1t aver since.
THE effect on my health has been
most salutary. The heart palpitation
from which l used to suffer so much,
particularly after breakfast, has dis
appeared and | never have a return Of
1t except when l dine or lunch away
from home and drink the old kind Of
coffee because Postum Is not served.
I find that Postum cheers and invig-
crates while it produces no harmful
stimulation" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Ten days trial proves an eye opener
to many.
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a Rea'
SON"
Ever read the above Ietter3 A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of huma1
interest
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
STATE NEWS NOTES
Weekly Budget Of News tens Gathered by Our
Special Correspondent at Jackson.
INQUIRIES ABOUT CATTLE.
Possibilities Of Mississippi in This Line
of Industry.

of Industry,
Jackson.-Cattle raising in Mississippi
IS attracting a great deal of attention
from other states, and indications are
there will be considerable more develop
ment in this branch of agriculture in
the next few months than has marked
the progress of this industry in several
years.
Several letters have been received in
this city recently from St. Louis, Chi
cago and other places asking for infor-
nation on cattle and hog raising in Mis-
sissippi, the cost of land, rate of taxa
ton and other information on this sub
ject. These letters are from men who
desire to locate in the South and engage
In cattli raising, because they regard it
Gs a good money maker.
Inquiries are also made about the cat
tie tick, which is rapidly being eradi-
Gated from the state, railroad rates, wa
ter and pasturage. The letters indicate
that the writers are interested in Mis-
Bissippi as a cattle raising state, and the
fact that the cattle tick is being eradi-
Gated and the entire state will, in an
other year or two, be entirely above the
federal quarantine line, will add much to
the value of Mississippi-raised cattle.
This work is progressing well, and in adj
dition t. those counties where it is be
ing conducted at present, there are many
other counties that want it.
Good reports are being received from
those counties where the work is being
carried on, and Gov. Noel thinks the
money appropriate for this work by the
legislature is funds well spent.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
MISSISSIPPI JOINS PENNSYLVANIA
In Celebrating Anniversary of the Bat
tie Of Gettysburg.

Jackson.-Mississippi is going to join
hands with Pennsylvania in the celebra-
ton of the 1ftieth anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg-an engagement
In which Mississippi troops showed the
other side of what metal they were. Col.
w. A. Montgomery, commander of the
United Confederate Veterans, has been
selected as Mississippi's representative,
but it is hoped and expected that many
others will take advantage Of the cheap
rates on the railroads and attend the
ceremonies. Governor Noel has just re-
ceiyed a report from the Battle of Get
tysburg Commission" giving in detail
an outline of what is proposed to be
done to commemorate the great battle,
including the laying of the cornerstone
of the peace memorial.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Meeting to Be Held at Brookhaven May
9th to 18th.

Secretary j.. G. Mcclure, of the Mis-,
sissippi Press Association, gives formal
notice that the annual meeting will be
held at Brookhaven from May 9th to
May 18th, inclusive.
Extensive preparations, says Secretary
Mcclure, are being made by the citizens
of Brookhaven for the entertainment Of
the organization, and a meeting of pp-
usual interest is expected
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
WILCHER CASE AFFIRMED.
Yazoo Man Must Serve Life Term for
Murder,

Jackson.-In the case of Lee Wilcher,
charged jointly with his s%ister-in-law
with conspiring to murder his brother,
transferred from Yazoo to Kinds county
for trial, was nffrmed by the supreme
court. Wilcher Mas convicted and given
a life term in the penitentiary, while
the case Of his sister-in-law, Lulu Will
cher, was deferiid pending the decision
of the court.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
MISSISSIPPI DELEGATES.
Mrs. Noel Will Head Party to Attend
D. A. R. Convention.

D. A. R. Convention.
Jackson.-Mississippi will be well rep
resented at the annual convention Of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, which takes place at Washing
ton early in April. 1t is known that
Ave delegates will go from this state,
and probably more.
Mrs. t. T. Noel, wife of the governor.
and regent of the jackson chapter, will
attend. She will leave in company with
Mrs. H, G. Tye of Greenwood, Mrs. W.
]. Nelson of Goodman and Mrs. C. H.
Alexander of Jackson, April IA, going
over the Queen and Crescent road, while
Mrs. c. NJ. williamson of this city, state
regent, will depart about the same time
over tho Illinois Central for Washington
to attend the meeting.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
New Jackson Industry.

Jackson.-To manufacture, purchase
and sell all kinds of seatings, desks and
other furnishings and fixtures for opera
houses, churches, Sunday school rooms,
residences, halls, etc, is the object and
purpose o. a corporation to be known
as the Capital Manufacturing Company,
which has just been formed in Jackson.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
The Growing Colt.

Any colt looks pretty decent when
running by the side of a heavy milk
ing dam. But the test comes later
on, when the colt begins to shape up
for a horse. Then blood tells its
tale, and the lack Of blood tells liz
tale Of woe.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
His Interest.

You are going to interest yourself
in this reform e~nterprise?"
Certainly" replied Senator Scr
ghum.
But l thought 1t was unfavorablO
to your friends"
1T Is. And I'm going to interest
myself in It far enough to let me
offer suggestions that will render Il
impractical"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
Unfortunate AllusIon,

she-Too many men expect their
wives to run their homes on prao-
tically nothing. They forget that no
one can make bricks without straw.
He-My wife does-out Of -four.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06

The heart is a small thing, but de-
sireth great matters; it Is not suf1-
cient for a kites dinner, yet the world
Is not sufl lei for it.-Hugo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-04-06
Proof Positive.

81 heard he was in bad odor with
her family. Is that true?"
Draw your own conclusions. II
was a centless marriage"
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Ordway, Crowley
News From Numa

Grandpa Ulrich drove over from
Rocky Ford Wednesday.
BORN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Harry In
gals, Saturday. August 20, boy. All
parties doing we'll.
John Hornbach and Clause Mumm
are working with the Missouri Pacific
grading crew near Pueblo.
William Broadbent, j. II. Mundell
and w. E. Strever went to Pueblo
Tuesday morning and returned We'd
nesday night.
Bertha Risinger was taken sick last
week while at the claim on the Di-
vide and was removed by her parents
to their ranch on Monday in order
that she might receive medical aid.
Her sickness has proven to be typhoid
fever.
The Numa schools will begin on
Tuesday, September 5, with the fol-
lowing teachers in charge: Professor
Dolby, principal and Miss Maggie
Cordes, primary teacher, In the old
building, and Mrs. UIta Helms in the
new building two miles north.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Bob Creek School

The regular school year for the Bob
Creek district will commence on Mon
dav. September II. Miss Dora Ford,
who for some time past has been active
In school work in Rocky Ford, has been
chosen as principal Of the school. and
NJ iss Ida Schrcibcr, formerly "A teach
er of Ocunuwomoc. Wis, will have
charge Of the first five elementary
grades. The. school curriculum will
include all grades from the first to the
tenth. although it has not as yet been
decided just what course the tenth
grade will embrace.
County Superintendent OF Schools
+. n. Freeman will be in town this
week to confer with School Trustee
Edd Whitney for the Bob Creek dis.
trict, at which time final and definite
action will be taken in the matter of
the tenth grade course. A large en-
rollment is expected from the district.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Attempted Burglary

Late Tuesday evening as DR.. J. +.
Jeifery and Captain Calligan were
passing the Lcary Mercantile COM
pany's store they noticed two enter
prising itinerants in the act Of enter.
ing that emporium unbiddcn. with the
evident intention of burglarizing the
store. The unexpected appearance of
the two local men on the scene caused
the wOuld-be burglars to dccamp in a
hurry, leaving no trace behind them.
1t is the opion of the authorizes that
the men were pair Of hungry hoboes
who thought they saw feed of corn
beef in sight, with possibly loose
head Of cabbage by way OF garnishing.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Hoist Installed

J. A. Mast, superintendent Of the
alfalfa mill, yesterday completed the
installation OF n gasoline hoist Mt the
cantaloupe station. This will be de.
cided improvement over last year. as
II will eliminate the necessity for
hoisting by hand the ice necessary for
icing the refrigerator cars.
S. G. Purcell, who had charge OF the
work last year, will assume his duties
during the coming season, which is
expected TO commence In earnest about
the middle OF next week.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
SCHOOL SEPT. II
Students Preparing for Opening
- Day-Complete List of the
Years Teaching Staff

"School Days" is being sung all over
this broad land these days, as one af-
ter another the schools throw open
their doors for the ensuing year.
Under the skillful direction OF DR..
A. b. Copeland the Ordway schools
will begin their sessions on the llth
inst. with most encouraging prospects.
Our schools have already attained high
rank and doubtless they will continue
to grow better and stronger under the
able guidance OF DR.. Copeland and the
board OF education.
DR.. Copeland is expected to arrive
early next week and lie will probably
move his family here II a suitable res
idence can be procured. Houses for
rent are scarce at present.
To meet the demand for music
teacher in the schools the board have
engaged the services OF Miss Mae Gus
ter for month, at the expiration Of
which they will decide as to whether
it will become permanent.
The first primary and kindergar.
ten grades will use the Baptist church
as a school room.
Following is the teaching staff for
the coming year:
Superintendent, DR.. A. B. Copeland.
Seventh aud Eighth grades, Miss
Pauline Klinkenberg.
Commercial department., James D.
COchcran
Fifth and Sixth grades, Miss Rosa
l.. Rice.
Fourth grade, Miss Susie Adams.
Third grade, Miss May Sharp.
Second grade, Miss Viva Sypher.
First Primary and kindergarten,
Miss Lille Corvan.
Box Springs, Miss Maude Short.
]. A. Sale has been engaged Us jan.
itOr and truant officer.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Bouldin--Waugh

Cephus N. Bouldin and Miss Martha
Waugh were married at the home Of
the brides parents, William Waugh
and wife OF Ordway. Sunday, August
81 at 0 u. m. Rev. w. E. Wrapp. pas
tor Of the Baptist church performed
the ceremony. Mrs. Wrapp played
the march and Miss Minnie Bouldin
and Mr.. Percy Mock attended the
bride and groom. Miss Olga Born
schein was present besides the i'm
mediate relatives. The bride and
groom accompanied by Miss Minnie
Bouldin and Mr.. Percy Mock went i'm.
mediately to Fowler to visit relatives
after which they will make their
home at Mr.. Bouldin's ranch.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Court Clerk Appointed

Sitting en- banc on Saturday, August
26, the judges of the Tenth judicial
district, Hon. Charles 5. Essex and
Hon. J. E. Rizcr, amended the rules
If the court to cover the new county
Of Crowley equally with the counties
of Otero and KiOwa for the transaC-
ti0n Of all business done en- banc by
the judges Of said court In the county
"f Pueblo. Stephen p. 1lgeufritz Of
Ordway was appointed clerk OF the
court for Crowley county. The salary
OF the Office is 81 800. dependent on the
fees of the Office. In addition to the
regular routine Of court work he will
have. powers to hear final proofs OF all
legal matters over which the district
court OF Crowley county may in future
have jurisdiction.
Mr.. llgcnfritz will doubtless make n
thoroughly efficient officer In the dis.
charge of his new duties and he has
the well wishes OF his many friends
throughout the county.
The district court of Crowley coun-
ty will convene September 25 and con-
tinue in session for sixty days.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
WATER SUIT IS DECIDED AT LAST
Twin Lakes mbogio Passed Upon by Judge CavenderBot
Sides Win and Lose--$92.OOO Claim Against Water
Users Denied--Case Will Be Carried Higher

The Pueblo Star-Journal Of yester-
day afternoon SAID:
"In decision which includes every
point at issue in the suit OF Fred Bass
ct al. VS.. the Twin Lakes Land and
Water company, Judge Charles Cav
ender of Leadville, one OF the leading
authorities on irrigation law In the
United States, In the district court
late yesterday afternoon pronounced
judgment in the famous suit and or
dered the attorneys to prepare de-
cree which provides that the plaintth
and defendent shall pay their own
costs, charges of the S92, 900 which the
company claimed to he due from the
water users who were plaintiffs In the
suit, fixes the contract as providing
for S33 shares OF water in the Bob
Creek canal, and permits the company
to dispose OF that many shares OF wat
er, provides for the the maintenance
OF 1856 feet OF water In the Bob Creek
canal and provides that the company
shall maintain measuring weirs or
gates, which shall show at all times
the exact amount OF water each share
holder Is entitled to take out OF the
canal.
"While the decision is regarded as
remarkably clear by irrigation attor-
neys, the plaintiffs gave notice Of ap-
peal. It is desired by the plaintiffs
that the supreme court confirm the
decision OF Judge Cavender. Z
"In deciding that the contract per-
mits the Twin Lakes company 10 dis
pose OF 1893 water rights, Judge Caven-
der decided one OF the main points at
issue IN favor OF the company. In de-
Gliding that the s92, 600 maintenance
charges which the company had placed
against the water users should be
charged of the books. he decided an
other OF the main points In favor Of
the plaintiffs.
"Iu deciding that measuring weirs
should be installed and maintained at
the expense Of the company he de.
cided In favor OF the plaintiffs. The
carrying capacity Of the Bob Creek
|
In the suit. The plaintiffs attempted
to show that the canal had a capacity
OF about 600 feet Judge Cavender did
not uphold their contention In this
respect, but decided the canal could
carry the amount claimed by the com.
pany and fixed 1855 feet as the mini
mum flow OF the canal to be main.
tained by the company. The order
compelling the installation OF wcirs
will provide for accurate measure
ments OF the water flow at all times
and prevent further contention on
this point.
| 1.-THE costs In the suit will be hcav-
Ter than were ever incurred in irriga-
tion litigation In this section Of the
country. The collection Of evidence
alone cost several Thousand dollars
and required over four months Of
steady work by an expert shorthand
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Birthday Surprise

Last Friday evening Charley Work
or was made the victim OF a pleasant
surprise on the occasion uf his nine.
teenth birthday, and about twenty OF
his friends gathered to remind him OF
the affair. The evening was spent In
music and games, both In the parlor
and on their beautiful lawn, which
was lighted with electricity for the
occasion.
At 1890 the guests we're invited to
the dining room, where the tables
were decorated with bouquets of
flowers In yellow and white, individ-
ual boutOnnicrs and a beautiful birth.
day cake bearing nineteen lighted
candles. Delicious cake and ice cream
we're served. Many beautiful gifts
bespoke the esteem Of his friends.
Those present were: Mabel Vim
yard, Linnie and Lola Colyer, Lille
Craig, Sadie Wells, rhelma Herman,
Nora aud Josephine Sharp, Gertrude
Strinheim, Linda Gallavan, Marie
Bass, Nellie Kersten, Dick Gallavan,
Elmer ,Wickstrom, Fred TrainOr,
Lawrence Kaiser. Charles Schluneg.
gar, Clifford Kelley, Joe O'Connell,
Paul McIver. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Davis
and Mr.. and Mrs. Z. p. johnson and
Master Charles.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
HaYnes-Roberts

On Tuesday evening, the 22d Of
August, at half past 9, by the soft
glow OF candlelight, Rhoda Norton
Haynes was married to Harold De-
Witt Roberts OF Salem. Ore. Both
graduates OF Colorado college In the
class OF 1908, 1t seemed especially
appropriate that President Slocum
should read the words Of the mar
riage service and should re.graduate
these former students OF his into a
higher institution OF learning than
that which they left behind them
three years ago.
Amid the pink and white colors OF
the summer season they came down
stairs to the music OF the "Barcar0lle," !"
from Ofrenbach's "Tales from Hnff.
man" and Nevin's "Venetian Love
Song", played by J. Scott Thompson.
1t was before garden trellis bloom.
ing with asters that they made their
promises to each other and then fol-
lowed the joyful strains OF the Men.
delssohn "Wedding March," The
bride looked SO sweet and pretty In
her beautifully embroidered gown,
with a wreath OF rOsebuds In her hair,
and the pink roses which she carried
were reminder OF the flowers OF
college days.
1t seemed especially nice that Mr..
Roberts parents could be here for
the wedding, as we'll as number Of
the college friends and classmates
from out OF town as we'll as from
here In Greeley. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob.
erts left on the evening train for the
west and they go to their own little
cottage home In Salem. No announce
ments will be sent out In Greeley
Greeley Tribune, August 23d.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
The 1911-12 Lyceum

Year by year the Ordway Lyceum
association grows stronger and the at
fractions higher priced. This year
the manage ment has decided to In
crease the number OF attractions and
has arranged for thirteen, some OF
them the best to be had, and mum.
Der OF rare treats are In store for the
many patrons OF the course. Season
tickets for the entire course will be
only a, for adults. and $3.50 for chill
dren. by purchasing season tickets
the cost OF each entertainment is re-
duced to fraction over 20 cents, a
nominal price considering the talent
to be presented. The first number
will be Prof. Louis Williams, science
demonstrator, who appears on Friday
evening, September 20. Dates for the
entire course have not been arranged
but the attractions are as follows,
though not In the order they will ap-
pear: Illinois Glee club; Charles p.
Buck, cartoonist; Miss Duncan, reader;
! II. G. Shipley, illustrated world tour;
Thelma Rose Concert company; DR..
James II. McLaren, lecturer; Fer
rante, magician; Dick Bergen Concert
company: Laurant. magician; Monte
vile Flowers, monologist; Cathell.
lecturer, and, last but not least, Opie
Read. the famous humorist, who was
billed for last season but was unable
to Ill his engagement on account OF
a wreck.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
Expert Pleased

The following voluntary letter from
the manager Of the Pueblo branch OF
the Knight Campbell Music company
shows what an expert advertiser
thinks OF the advertisements appear
ing 10 the New Era:
"Received the copies OF your paper
this morning and am very much
pleased with the ad. In fact, can
honestly say that it is classier than
anything we have had done here"
Consider the number OF high class
papers published in Pueblo. this is a
compliment indeed from man well
qualified to judge, as the Knight
Campbell company Is one Of the larg.
est advertisers In the country.
The Ordway new era., 1911-09-01
It Was Loaded

Little Jack Mast was the recipient
OF modern air gun early this week,
gift from his father, and while the
latter was busy Wednesday and the
mother was absent from home he met
with an accident that will probably
make him more cautious about hand
ling his favorite toy In the future. 1t
seems the trigger was accidentally
pulled while one OF his fingers was on
the muzzle OF the gun and the end OF
the hnger was missing when the
smoke from the smOkeless powder
cleared away.