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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-23
Paul SpurIock.
AbStractOr and
COnveyancer.
Versailles, Missouri.
Versailles,

When title to land began to be YES
ted IN individuals for the benefit OF
themselves and their heirs, it became
necessary To keep public record, in
which the meets and bounds OF land
and present ownership might be set
forth, These interests become nlr-
Their complicated. when laws were
passed, reciting dover interest and
making all the legitimate offspring
heirs in fact, only capable of being c>-
cluded by wi !. and these with mar
riages and deaths and judgments, have
caused to create the necessity for care
full and painstaking copyists and alb
straCtors of titles to land, and we fear
there are too many people still acccp-
ting titles 10 land without abstracts and
as a result, years often pass by and all
means of rectifcation gone when titles
are found defective.
Mr.. S%purloCk is known as a careful
and conscientious abstraCtor and it
will pay you to get him to furnish you
with an abstract Of your land and
know that you really have a title to
the same.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-23
Anlweiler and Dromgold,
DEALERS In

Lumber. lathS, Shingles, Cement Etc
Versailles, Missouri.
Mr.. Antweiler has been in business
for eighteen years and is the Versailles
manager of the above firm. which also
has extensive yards at Eldon. Mo.
Lumber is a commodity, that has
to be bought in large quantities in or
der to be able to handle it and deliv-
er it to the public at low prices, and
it is for this reason, that lumber firms
usually have two distributing points,
as it is necessary to cover large terri
tory, in order to dispose of the extern
sive stock necessary to be carried.
The Versailles yards of the firm are
well equipped with all the necessary
modern sheds, used for the shelter Of
the fine grades Of lumber that are kept
in stock.
In dealing with Antweiler 4 Drom-
gold, the public will find the above
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-23
stock well represented and well gra-
ded and that at prices. that induce
the sales.
J. w. McCleiland.
Versailles, Missouri

Mr.. J. w. McClelland makes a spe-
cialty OF ab~stracting, p%erfecting titles,
and fire insurance, and by careful and
painstaking devotion to his work has
built up an excellent business.
McClelland is a gentleman that is
accommodating and public spirited
and whose acquaintance is priced
when once formed. and one cannot
make a mistake in trusting him with
work in his line.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-23
Versailles Handle Factory
Manufacturers Of
BLUE OAK & HICKORY HANDLES
PINS AND BRACKETS
Versailles, Missouri.

The Handle, Pin and Bracket
Business is becoming II of the
important industries Ct this Ctun-
try, and Versailles is one of the
best located towns for the industry,
as it still ha, an unlimited supply
of timber extending for go miles
south, which consists of white oak
and hickory and can still be OBJ
tanned at prices. that makes the
Versailles factory able to meet all
competition.
The industry is now in charge of
Frank Thorpe as Pres Jno. X.
Gunn as Sec. J. 7. Shores, V.
Pres. and w. l.. Stephens, Treas,
all interested as business men and
will without fail build up an ex-
tensive trade.
The factory is equipped with the
latest machinery for makink axe
and pick handles, and the perfec-
ton of machinery used for making
Pins of all sizes and for all uses,
as we'll as Brackets, is an interest.
ing investigation.
The handle capacity is over 40
dozen per hour, and the Pin and
Bracket output runs into thousands
per day, and the custom need no.
be delayed as their store houses are
always kept well stocked, so that
orders may be filled on short notice.
The firm is very particular about
asserting their output ard cnstc.
mers need not fear of receiving
seconds at prime prices.
From what we have e Of ma
chinery and productive capacity.
we feel able to assure purchasers
that the firm is able and does COM
pete with any firms in the market.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-23
The Corner Drug Store Co.
INCORPORATED
A. r. Zimmerschled, Mn'er.
Versailles, Missouri.

The Corner Drug Store Co., with
Mr.. 4. r. ZimmersChied as manager.
is located on the Northwest corncr Of
the square, the most popular corner
in Versailles, and has been appropri-
ately named.
This firm make a specially OF the
Rexall Remedies, a line of prepared
Medicines and Toilet Articles, each
guaranteed to give satisfaction. and
there is nothing in the line of Drugs.
Patent Medicines. Toilet Articles. Sta
tionery or Cigars. but what can be OBJ
taired at this excellent place.
All Drugs are fresh and pure and OF
the highest grade with prices tina, no
one can complain Of.
MIR. /immerschicd is an efficient
Druggist and gives especial attention
to the careful compromising of pre-
s%criptlons, and treats his customers
with all due courtesy. Give him a call
when in Versailles.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-23
The Grand Leader

80 . NV . DTooCcs pTOpTlttOFSs
Most Anything and Everything. but
Nothing over One Dollar.
Versailles, Missouri.
Mr.. Brown and Breeze are railroad
men by training and know that a train
could not be run without a live wire,
in tact, nearly everything about a rail
road has to be a live wire-if it isn't
an electrical wire, it has got to be a
magnetic mind with system. obedience
and punctuality as the watch-word Of
success.
These gentlemen wouldn't try to
do business without a live press wire
and don't intend to be fogies and ex-
pe.t the public to come &c town and
guess at the time and arrival Of the
many grand surprises in store for them
but the Grand Leader Time table will
most likely always be found IN your
newspapers, the same as the railroad
add.
OF course everybody knows there
are railroads in Morgan county. but
railroads never become moss backs,
and these gentlemen having been rail.
road men, are going to try and be live
wires, with a constant and increasing
line of useful and ornamental goods.
u~p-tO-date, and at marvellous prices,
and the Holidays being on hand, you
will have an excellent chance to con-
vince yourself, by selecting from the
largest holiday stock ever exhibited in
Morgan county.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18
THE CONCEALED PISTOL.

We are pleased to reproduce with our endorsement the follow
ing editorial from the Farmers Union Advocate:
Human life is very cheap in Mississippi and elsewhere. Never
a day passes that the papers are not filed with the reports OF kill
ings And comparatively few of the murderers are ever punised for
their crimes. Sometimes one gets a few years in the penitentiary
and is pardoneda after serving a small part of his sentence.
Men go about armed with pistols and when they have a dis
agreement with another, no matter how trivial or inconsequenta.
the first thought IS to go to shooting it out. Not infrequently the
innocent bystander gets killed in the fusilade which follows one of
these meetings with gun men. but then he gets what he deserves for
being in the way-at least. that's the way the juries and courts look
at the matter.
In some states train robbery is a capital crime, because the
men who engage in that occupation place the lives of innocent peo
pie in jeopardy. But two men may meet in a crowded street and
engage n a duel, shooting Promiscuously. and placing many lives in
danger.
"If the man who makes a habit of Carrying weapons was treated
with contempt and contumely which his cowardice deserves, instead
of being looked upon a hero, it would have a salutary effect.
Men should settle their little differences with the weapons
with which Nature endowed them, and not resort to the cowardly
tactics of the bushwhacker and desperado."
The next Legislature will deserve the everlasting gratitude Of
the people OF Mississippi if it will amend our criminal laws sc as to
give the State an even go in criminal trials and make it impossible
for the concealed weapon carrier to evade punishment. We would be
glad to see a law on our statute books making a man, who kills an
other with a concealed weapon, guilty of murder, regardless of the
facts and circumstances.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18
1.-THE T.dLUE OF COURTESY"

We are in receipt of an eight page booklet. sent out by the ILL
nois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Companies,
entitled The Value of Courtesy" 1t is designed to cultivate
patience, forbearance, politenes and courtesy among railroad en-
Ployees. The pamphlet is well worth persual. 1t could be read
with profit by almost anybody. The lesson of polteness and cour-
tesy cannot be too much emphasized. ITO say and do the kindest
thing in the kindest way is a good investment anytime. Courtesy
is an invaluable asset in the conduct of anyone who is called upon to
deal with the general public. The railroad company fully realizes
this and the public should understand that when it is shown any
discourtesy by an employee of a railroad. or any reasonable request
IS not complied with. it is no fault of the railroad company. We
take following quotations from the pamphlet which was uttered by
Chesterfield:
Patience is a most necessary qualification for business; many a
man would rather you heard his story than granted his request. One
must seem to hear the unreasonable demands of the petulant, I'M.
moved, and the tedious detail of the dull. untired." = . . by man.
ners do not mean common civiity; everybody must have that. who
would not be kicked out Of good company; but l mean engaging
insinuating, shining manners; a distinguished poiteness, an almost
irresistible address. a SUPERFICIAL gracefulness in all you say and do.
It is this alone that can give all your other talents their full lusture
and value. Whatever pleases you most, in others. will infaniby
please others. in you"
1t gives the Sentinel pleasure to commend the local employees
of the railroad company at Grenada, as we'll as the conductors who
are in charge of trains that run past Grenada, for their uniform cour-
tesy and obliging manners.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

The democrats in the national congress have acted the part o
and farseeing men during this session of congress.
Speaker Clark and Chairman Underwood are proving to be wise
leaders. The democratic majority in the lower house has carried it.
self we'll. The democrats in the senate, with the exception Of Joe
Bailey of Texas. have acted sagaciously. and it seems the party is in
a fair way to disprove what it has sc often proven. Grants statement
that "the democrats can be depended upon to do the fool thing
National politics looks good to the democrats. and Woodrow Viii
son seems to be in the ascendant: for the party nomination for the
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18
BOUQUETS AND GOO-GOO EYES.

The editor of the Clarion-Ledgers still maintains the habit he
has had, especially during this campaign. of throwing bouquets to
one side at the same time making goo-goc eyes at the other A
positive statement in the Clarion-Ledger about present political
conditions in Mississippi is just IS certain to be followed by several
modifying ones as the paper appears. In fact, this seems to be a
sort of fixed creed of the Clarion-Ledger. The talented and courty
editor of the Clarion-Ledger is an old journalistic warhorse and he
has perhaps learned that there is little to be gained and much to be
lost in rending the air about the fortunes of the average politician.
The fact is newspapers are much ridden" by the average candidate
who is seeking state preferment on great issues Primarily the
newspaper man is in the newspaper work as a matter OF business and
there are few conditions that justify an editor in stalking all on the
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

fortunes. or issues. growing out of any mans canvass
So far a we are concerned, we are with our frenos when
they are in any contest. We can not do too much for them
and they can not command us too often, yet we are not nosing
around hunting opportunities to carry any and everybodys flag 4
victory.
But the Clarion-Ledger's coquetting attitude has been some
what amusing.
Anyway our hat is of to Editor Henry and he is justly placed
among Mississippis great editors.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

Our friend. ]. H. Powell, of Lilac, writes the editor of this paper
quite a lengthy and somewhat acrimonious communication benause
of a foot note by the writer in an article, referring to a letter of his,
which appeared in this paper last week. What was said was in a hu-
murous vein and in a spirit Of irony. Had we not entertained the
most kindly feeling for MI. Powell we should not have taken the
liberty we did in referring to him. However. we shall not undertake
to assume responsibility for his inability TO properly construe our
language or perceive its humor.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

May the people of Grenada county elect the men next Tuesday
that will render the most efficient service. All the candidates are
our friends. The editor of this paper has his individual preferences
and shall exercise those preferences in marking his ballot. The SEN
tinel has taken no Part in the contest, yet its advertising space has
been open to all the candidates.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

There are those that are still discussing the causes that brought
about the result in the recent senatorial race. This is an idle waste
of time and space. We anti-vardaman people know the causes, bu,
what's the use of telling themf These Vardaman people have showr
a very strong inclination not to pay any attention to what we say
anyway.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

"Who are you for for Mayor is a question now being fire.
quently asked III Grenada. It would appear that the campaign for
city offices in Grenada is to be ushered in ere the summer days are
past.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

With good crops. the spirit FOR better roads and for more good
farmers and other home-seekers II Grenada county, the county will
prosper in spite OF any election successes or disapppointments.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

"a - : y : = W u N ! y
The Sentinel is authorized to oun the following candidates for Office
Grenada county, subject to the coming primaries:
Railroad Commissioner, NOrth'n Dist. of Mississippi.
Will B. Wilson
For State Senator
J. W. Brown r. F. Kimmons
For Floater Observation-Disclosures and Montgomery Counties,
Frank H. Harper. w. E. Boushe.
For Sheriff.
w. H Crowder Bob West.
For Chancery Clerk,
Glen Thomerson. John S. King
For Treasurer.
T. B. Keeton. G. E. Peacock.
For County superintendent Of Education.
R. H. Hester. v. r. James
For County Attorney.
A. M. Carothers W. S. P. Doty.
For Supervisor
W. r. Baker BEAT ~ Ira G. Rounsavine, (Beat A.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-08-18

next Tuesday, Augsas. Let everybody go out and vote
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-02
Notice of Land Sale.

By virtue Of power vested in me
by that deed of trust made to me on
the LIST day of June, 1908, by Hassell
Bell and his wife, Mollie Bell, and
whice deed of trust is recorded in
the Register of Deeds office for
Halifax county, in Book 1876 at Page
1893, l will on Saturday, the 25th
day of November, 1911, sell for
cash, to the highest bidder, in the
town of Scotland Neck, N. c., at IL
o'clock, that tract of land lying, be-
ing and situate in North Carolina,
Halifax county, Roseneath township
and beginning at the corner Of Camp
and. ......, thence along the Camp
line N 80 w 45a to a point in said
line, thence S 70 w 46 to a point on
the line of the tract sold by Madry
to Braswell & Cutchin, thence along
said line S 20 E 42a to a corner,
thence N 70 E 81 to the beginning,
and containing fifteen acres more or
less.
This 23d day of Oct, 1911.
S. A. DUNN, Trustee.
S. A. & R. C. Dunn, Attys.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-02
Skewarkey Union.

We beg pardon of our Primitive
Baptist people for calling their
Union the 'Kehukee" when it
should have been called the "Ske-
warkey" Union. Skewarkey church,
in Martin county, is where the
union was first organized, hence it
took it's name from that church.
The Union held at kehukee church
near town from Friday through
Sunday was pronounced very sue
cessful one. The various churches
were well represented. The preach
ing was good and of a high order.
The crowd of visitors on Sunday was
especially large, and those that were
fortunate enough. to get seats in
the church enjoyed the preaching,
while those that could not get seats
spent the time in meeting friends
and in social conversation on the
grounds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-02
The ROUND TABLE CLUB.
Delightfully."- Entertained by Miss Mary
Herbert Smith.

Miss Mary H. Smith was the hos
tess to the Round Table Club Satur-
day afternoon from $3.50 to $50.
This was the Halloween meeting of
the club. The meeting was called
to order by the president. Miss M.
H. Smith and the minutes of the
last meeting were read by the secre-
tory, Mrs. w. H. Josey. This club
is now a member of the State Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, state
ment which was received by the
members with interest.
A charming paper on Halloween.
it's origin and customs, was read by
Miss M. H. Smith; Miss Eleanor
Smith read selection from Wash
ington Irving, which was enjoyed by
every one, and the current events
for the afternoon was ably handled
by Mrs. E. T. Whitehead.
After a general discussion by the
club the members were invited into
the dining room where a real true
Halloween feast awaited them.
The pumpkin heads with their gleam
ing red lights greeted the eye on
every side. The centre-piece was a
large pumpkin surrounded by glass
candle sticks with red comets and
shades and the paper napkins with
their black witches carried out the
Halloween idea.
A salad course, consisting of Wal
dorf salad in big red apples, sand
witches and coffee, was served by
Misses Lizzie Smith and Bessie Han
cock. On each plate was Halo
we'en souvenir-little stick pins
some with the pumpkin heads, some
with the black cat and others with
the witches head.
The guests were now asked to
draw a ribbon from the pumpkin
and they would have their fortunes
told. This was done, and each guest
read hers aloud causing much fun:
This delightful party was ended
with the kissing of the Barney Stone
nv each guest, which was done with
the eyes shut, the object being to
make a wish as you kissed the stone
and it would come true, but several
missed the stone, so their wishes
will never be fulfilled.
Everybody so thoroughly enjoyed
this unique party that the memory
of it will lin2er long with each one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-02
ias HdFaCa Celebration Next Sunday.

The tWenty-frst anniversary Of
lhe Baraca class Of the Baptist church
was not held last Sunday as announc-
e. on account OF the absence of the
pastor, Rev. 0. L. Powers, who was
al Wallace, recuperating. Mr.. Pow
eL' Is expected back by the coming
3q4lday and the celebration will be
Ne. In the Baptist church Sunday.
Iheglnnnng at the Sunday school hour
2r' K. |. Vann will deliver an adj
',eSS to the Baraca class and at II
Clock e., he will preach.
Inc real celebration services will
luxe place at the evening hour Of
[c'vlce. The committee on a speak
= mas had difficulty in finding one
,lat could come. At the hour of
ing 10 press wednesday, they are
,M2!lLallnunlcating with Mr.. G.. w.
Mltchell, Of Adlander. In the mean
o4 Tf Dr.; Eann stands as substitute
Inc Philathea class will join the
s ;"Tacas IN the celebration and spe-
et@ !, music will be one Of the features
u we Jhe entertainment.
lou are invited to attend the cele-
s Si,auoh and help to make the occa-
g S.pa grand one for Baraca work in
scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-02
LOCAL NEWS.
liens Gathered From the Town
and Country.

| How about wheat sowing?
| What has become of the old time
corn shuckings?"
The graded school had gooc
opening Monday morning.
How about the amount you are
due US on subscription Send it in
please.
Work on the Baptist parsonage
progresses very nicely. 1t is hoped
to have the building completed by
Christmas.
The price of cotton seed holds
around "a cents just about half
what they were last season. Cotton
sells from 81 to cents.
We note that the Scotland Neck
postoffice has been designated as a
depository for postal savings funds,
effective November Oath.
The next attraction at Madry' S
opera house will be "The Thief, "
which comes on Wednesday night,
November 18th. Look out for fur
Their announcement next week.
Mr.. j. w. Robertson is moving to
the house in Greenwood recently
vacated by Mr.. J. Whit Bell. Mr..
G. H. johnson, who owns the house
Mr.. Robertson vacates, will move
there between now and Christmas.
Rev. J. E. Underwood, Presiding
Elder of the Warrenton District,
will preach at the Methodist church
Sunday morning. Mr.. Underwood
will hold the fourth quarterly con-
ference for this church on Tuesday
night.
Mr.. E. A. Walston accompanied
Mrs. Walston to Norfolk, Va. Sat-
urday where she entered Sarah Leigh
Hospital for special treatment. It
is hoped that Mrs. Walston may be
able to return home in week or
ten days and that her health may be
greatly improved.
We have good news for everybody
that has ever walked the sidewalk
on Main street from the Josey hard
ware store to the drug store. The
brick have been taken up and a nice
pavement is being put down. What
a relief for those who have had to
walk over those uneven brick for so
many years!
A card from Rev. C. A. Jones, a
former popular and beloved pastor
of the Methodist church here, but
now at Belhaven, tells us that he has
had good years work. He has
held revivals at both his churches
and as a result there has been So &C
cessions. He has recently held a
meeting with Rev. G. T. Adams.
Fifth Street Methodist church, Will
mington.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-02
FREE IF 1T FAILS.
Your Money Back if You are not
Satisfied with the Medicine We
Recommend.

We are so positive that our remedy
will permanently relieve constipa-
ton, no matter how chronic it may
be, that we offer to furnish the med
icine at our expense should it fail to
produce satisfactory results.
| It is worse than useless to attempt
to cure constipation with cathartic
drugs. Laxatives or cathartics do
much harm. They cause reaction,
irritate, and weaken the bowels and
tend to make constipation more
chronic. Besides their use becomes
a habit that is dangerous,
Constipation is caused by a weak
ness Of the nerves and muscles of
the large intestine or descending
colon. To expect permanent relief
you must therefore tone up and
strengthen these organs and restore
them to healthier activity.
We want you to try Rexall Order
lies on our recommendation. They
are exceedingly pleasant to take, be-
ing eaten like candy, and are ideal
for children, delicate persons and
old folks, as we'll as for the robust.
They act directly on the nerves and
muscles of the bowels. They appar-
emily have neutral action on other
associate organs or glands. They do
not purge, cause excessive looseness
nor create any inconvenience what
ever. They may be taken at any
time, day or night. They will posi-
lively relieve chronic or habitual
constipation, if not of surgical var
iety, and the myriads Of associate or
dependent chronic ailments, if taken
with regularity for a reasonable
length of time. IL tablets, 10 cents;
Sc tablets, rs cents; 80 tablets, SO
cents. Sold in Scotland Neck only
at our store-The Rexall Store. E.
T. Whitehead Company.