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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10
OKOLONA, MIssIssTPPL THURSDAY AUGUST TO- 1911
. A GOOD MAN GONE

Martin lhomas Foy, respected
citizen of Okolona passed away after
a brief illness on the Both day Of
July 1911. He was born in Ireland
and when only FIVE years Of age, his
parents emigrated from the Emerald
Isle. And came to the United States
in 1886, and settled in Illinois. In
1855 he came South, and was
soldier in the Confederate army in the
civil war In 1865 he married Miss
Annie Ellis at ChenWalls, Tenn, and
moved from there to Kossuth. Miss,
in 1868, and from there he moved to
Okolona in 1888 where he resided
with his family until his death. He
was the father Of eight children three
daughters Mrs. Fila Lyons. Mrs
Matte CusAer, Of Okolona, and Mrs
Gus Ward, Of jackson, Miss, are
the only survivors Of his eight child
ren, with number Of grand children
left 10 mourn his loss.
Mr.. Foy was an honest mechanic,
and his strong arm until weakened by
the in6rmites of age welded his
I heavy hammer with the skill Of in
dustrious art mingling the music Of
the anvil chorus with the kindly voice
Of welcome to customers as he greet
ed their entrence into his work shop
2 Who listened with pleasure to the
i oFervoscent flow Of Irish humor brigh
! as gushing rill. A good man anc
e happy in his home which he made I
S paradise Of love
1t He carried in his breast heart 81
: full q christian piety, charity and love
r. for his fellow man, that he was believ
ed by all who knew him. No pro
+ fame OF vulgar word ever escaped hi
d lips nor shadow Of an unkind though
1t ever clouded his face to darken th
d LIGHT Of his smile. Like all Of hi
e race he was gallant soldier in wa
't and loyal citizen in peace, Wit
e concieucious fidelity. he obeyed ever
c law of his country. and his church
Faithful to the creed Of his father
n he was jealous member of the Re
d man Catholic Church, and The write
n " ho has known him many years be
't Iieves him to have been the pure:
ST chris tian of any man he ever knew
We said his home was psradis'
Is but the tree Of lie can not blooI
IS eternally in an earthly home.
u His beloved wife was taken EroI
s. him, and while he bowed in humbl
e submission to the will Of God hi
N heart was stricken with grief whic
n no psnacea could soothe and no bali
! Of GiIead heal, Always ready wit
al a record Of good name and pur
d christian character to leave pesterit
9r he only waited as the days went
ut for a summons to pass over the dar
IS river to where he knew loved one
d. we're waiting to welcome him to
in place Of rest. under The shade Of tn
'e tree Of eternal life Peace 10 h
lie ashes. ANXIOUS.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10

good rs disappointed men who
were going out in the country to carry
gloom and trouble, now transformed
into rs apostles Of sunshine to carry
gladness and JOY The good accom-.
pIished at that meeting cannot be
computed in dollars and cents. A
general that brings victory out Of de-
feat is counted hero and why should
not this principle apply in politics
also. Youry truly,
ELI PERKINS
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10
RESOLUTIONS


Resolutions Of respect adopted By
Order Eastern Star in memory Of
Miss Maria Elliott who departed this
life Aug. 1st 1911.
Whereas, it has pleased God in
His infinite wisdom to remove from
our midst our beloved Organist and
Past Grand Organist. and
Whereas. Our Chapter feels deep
ly the loss Of this valued member. one
who was ever ready to sacrifice per.
sonal comfort in her devotion to the
welfare Of others; one whose excel
leacies of character, 50 ennoblius to
womankind, shone with undininished
lustre in the home circle, where the
warmest affection Of human nature
can be best displayed; therefore be il
Resolved. FIRST that with humble
submission to the @illof our Allwise
Father we bow bepielh this sorrow,
giving thanks for the noble heritage
she has left US the memory of life
we'll spent.
Resolved, second, that we extend
to the grief stricken family our ten
derest love and most cordial and sin
cere sympathy, and commend them Z
Him whose great love "passeth 81
understanding" and who alone cal
comfort.
Resolved. third, that this tribnte t
the memory Of our departed Sister b,
spread upon the Chapter records
that a copy be sent the bereave'
family, and copies be sent our cit
paper and The Starlight for publ
cation.
Mrs. H. E. King
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10

The passage BY the Senate Of the
Congressional apporiionment bill IN.
creasing the size Of the House from
391 10 433 members. with the admis.
sion BY that time Of Arizona and New
Mexico as states, adding four Senators
will make an electoral college number
ing 529 with 269 votes necessary to
a choice.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10

Senator Boies Prenrose, Of Penn
sylvania, the republican floor leader
by reason Of being chairman Of the
Committee on Finance, probably talks
less than any man who has held a
similar position, although he repre-
sents a state whose diversified in
terests are not exceeded by any state
in the Union. For the first time in
years he gave out an interview the
other day on the subject Of waterways
which by reason Of the commanding
position Of Senator Penrose cannot
help but be Of great benefit to the
cause Of improving the inland waters
Of continental United States. The
Pennsylvania Senator came out un-
equivocaIly in favor OF annua river
and harbor bills CT tnservatively pre-
pared to the end that projects having
the endorsement Of the Corps Of
Engineers be completed as speedily
as good business judgement warrents
He paid a tribute to the work that is
being done by the National Rivers
and Harbors Congress that must be
most Aattering to those who are
vitally interested in the cause.
The question of an intelligent
tre atment Of our rivers, harbors and
canals should neither be local nor
sectional" said Senator Penrose. ii
is national question and lis solution
should be along national lines and il
should not be made the subject OF pol.
tics. In this connection cannot
help but pay tribute to the work Of the
National Rivers and Harbors Con.
gress which has been productive oI
great good in bringing about definite
results and in educating the public
mind to the developement Of the in
land waterway projects and ! an
hearty in sympathy with its work and
purposes"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10

The climax Of courtesy and official
hospitality to the foremost actor for
Nippen in the Russo.Japanese War
Admiral Count Heihachiro Togo was
reached in this city when President
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10
WASHINGTON LETTER

Washington, DC. Auaust-(Spec-
ial) Politics in Washington for the
past week has been seething. FIT
complement to the weather. Not in
recent years has there been witnessed
a more dramatic scene when Oscar
w. Underwood, chairman Of the Ways
and Means committee, rose to a ques-
tion Of personal privilege to reply to
the attack Of William Jennings Bryan
who alleged in a recent editorial in
the Commoner, that Underwood had
defeated consideration for the reason
that he had selfish interest to de-
fend. The response Of the floor lead.
er from Alabama had more bristlinq
courage in it than any other democrat
for many years has had the temerity
to disclose in the face Of opposition
by the erstwhiIe Nebraska leader
Mr.. Underwood not only denounced
Bryan's allegation as false but proved
it by his own friends in the House
1t was a theme Of common remarl
the wonderful contrast between tn,
attitude Of the democrats Of the Hous,
just now under the leadership Of Un
derwood and three years ago whe
Bryan was assured Of third nomina
ton for president by the democrat.
Then, Notwithstanding he was know
to entertain Just such views as h
, harbors now, there was no democr;
who was bold enough to take issu
with him. The dauntless way
which Underwood met his aspersion
won tor the Alabamian SO remarkabl
and emphatic tribute Of general al
probation as places him in the foI
front Of factorship for the dramati
nomination next year UndoubtedI
j. Underwoods conduct of tariff col
sideration and legislation from III
democratic standpoint has gained biz
many new friends and commando
" the respect and admiration Of h
political adversaries whose good wi
he has secured by his uniform cou
tesv and fairness.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-08-10
MAJ. PERKINS
Tell His Political Experience, and Cheers
the Defeated Candidates

Copyright 1911 by j. NJ Haley, otolona, Miss.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19

and cutting of materials and the making, fitting and finishing of the garments
 Art needlework and millinery are often introduced into the Junior year as optional subjects. SENIOR YEAR DOMESTIC SCIENCE
 The Domestic Science work for the Senior year is a finishing or rounding up of the previous three years, with particular stress upon applied chemistry and the chemistry of cleaning. Also advanced cooking and serv- ing, household decoration and household management.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19
VISITING COMMITTEE.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Teachers.

l. Teachers thoroughly acquaint themselves with the entire study and shall in no case in fringe the work of grade higher than their own require any pupil to purchase for in school, any book publication not contained in the series adopted by the board.
 ?. Teachers must endeavor to acquaint themselves with the of any dissatisfaction the part of the parents and far possible the cause thereof making personal visits to the homes of their respective pupils as often convenience will allow.
 3. No teacher will be permitted to introduce into the school sectaran views regards religion par tsan or sectional views regards politics.
 1. Teachers must cheerfuly and promptly attend a appointments made by the Superintendent ans. carry out his instructions fully
 }. Teachers shall take immediate steps to ascertain the of all absence tardness and shall have urs dicon pupils other than their own when the mme diae teacher of such pupils present The Supern enden has Jurisdiction all pupils all times during school session.
 6. Teachers shall enjoin upon all pupils by precept as well by example the necessity of cleanliness of per- and dress and the abstinence from the use of to- bacco the premises the of slang or any impure language whatsoever
 '. Teachers shall be responsible for the discipline and of their rooms They shall use kind and persuasive measures with their pupils and should this tal teachers may resort to punishment sufficient to SUD- press the evil to suspension when approved by the principal
 s. Teachers shall have power to retain pupils who have failed their work during the day. reasonable length of time after school to prepare and recte such work they have failed during the day
 9. If possible, teachers shall notify parents when their children absent tardy Two of tard- shall be equivalent to one-half days absence
 TO- At the end of each year each teacher shall turn all the belongings of the school entrusted to her together with such reports may be called for and the
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19
PRESCOTT SCHOOLS
 OPEN THURSDAY
Continued from page 1

will be to teach the correct way of cooking, giving reasons for so doing with the underlying princi- ples, to make com parisons and analysis, to make application to food study and general house. keeping and to endeavor to bring about an interest in home life; to develop dexterity, accuracy and responsibility and to adopt time saving and economical methods; to introduce as much chemistry V and cleaning processes as pos sible throughout the course.
 The course of study will in- clude the preparation, cooking and serving of various foods with special emphasis and correlation to the food study work. Fresh man Food Study will be "a detail ed consideration of food as to
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19

ed to withdraw him from the school Should tbe n, refuse or fail to comply with this request the puu 1 be suspended
 S Regular and punctual attendance is enoined unnI all Pupils are subject to suspension for two suceew days absence, three days in one week six days a us month, and continuous tardness unless satiSfactor cuse to teacher is rendered in writing
 g. Pupils will not be allowed to bring to school apy papers periodicals novels books other than those u study
 10. Pupils stopping school for any consderst length of time thus throwing them behind in their cas will be dropped to the lower grade reentering cept al the last part of the session. in which case they be assigned the grade for the next year unless M sfactory examination of such pupil ustifes his promo@
 IT, No pupil will be allowed to leave school for ~ purpose of taking music or other lessons elsewhere Wh to do would interfere with the pupil regular course instruction the preparation of lessons subject howe to the discretion of the principal
 l2 Pupils are not allowed to bring to school any fn arms fireworks bows and arrows or other objections instruments, from which harm or danger could come.
 13 In all of infectious contagious dsaa the patient and all pupils coming from the house adjacent thereto must be excluded from the school certificate is brought from member of the Board Health stating that all danger is past.
 l4 The pupil who ranks highest in general aVessa in attendance department and scholarship in the sraon ing grades shall be declared the valedctoran of the graz The pupil next in rank in the above points shall s clared the salutatorian. Diplomas will be signed president and secretary of the board and by the s0 tenden and principal of the school.
 15. Pupils will be required to make an aVef's' not less than . per cent each study m oroer into the next higher grade Diplomas for eacn "m granted upon completion of Grammar Schoo anu School.
 These rules and regulations may be amenueu s1s- the judgment of the board and supenntehoeh A'. quire it. In fact teachers may make other ruies ~ bodied herein, and not in conflict herewith, paseu VI judgment and common sense.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19
HELMS.ClPSON

A wedding which has been kept secret up to che present time occurred Sunday. Allen Helms who is employed at the Allen Pressing Parlor and Miss Mamie Gipson, a daughter of Jack Gipson, were united in mar riage at that time by Squire Smith. The young people will make their home in Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19
Pupils.

compiled
 Pupils
 l. All children between the ages of and 21 who are bona fde residents in the district may attend the schools free of charge Those attending the High School will be required to pay $2 per month tuition. Any child becoming of school age shortly after the opening of the schooiyear may admitted at the ginning of the year.
 ? Pupils shall render perfect and willing obedience to those having authority them, and shall pursue their studies directed and keep such outside regua hons as their teachers may impose looking the best interest of the pupil They shall be required to have all books and material necessary the proper execution of their grade work within weeks after the opening of school.
 3 Pupils shall not in any way deface niure the buildings fencing furniture other buildings of the school by writing, cutting otherwise being subject to punishment suspension prosecution for so doing
 4. Parents liable under Rule 3 for all damages done school property by pupils under 2l years of age
 They are therefore expected to instruct their children this particularly Any parent obiecing to the iacion of corporal punishment upon their children must notify the principal in writing at the beginning of each year Upon the nfracon of the rules by such pupils they may be suspended and only be reinstaed by the principal
 D Pupils shall study all the branches of the grade which they belong and shall remain in said grade un- tl by examinaon they show themselves worthy pro- motion They shall be held responsible for the ncatnesS and cleanliness of their desk and the immediate vicinity thereof Teachers anyone preparing teach may take special work This will be left to the Superintendent
 6. Pupils who absent themselves from any examna- tion without good and sufficient cause such absence will be construed to mean that they not prepared pass and before they be promoted higher grade they must take the examination necessary to entitle it.
 '. Whenever the example of any pupil becomes in furious to the school through indoence neglect rules base character any other and reformation shall appear hopeless his parents guardian shall be request
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19

thelr elemental values, classiica. tion, composition, selection and preparation.
 SOPHOMORE SEWING
 An introductory course in model sewing in necessary to learn the various stitches, how they are made and when they are used, also lessons in alarming, mending and patching and the making of button holes, packets, gussets etc.
 In the main course in sewing the students apply the know. ledge gained by the models, learn to take measurements, to cut material economically, to make simple garments and to master the finishing processes in t h e most efficient and labor saving methods.
 JUNIOR SEWING
 The dressmaking course which is designed for Juniors calls for the drafting of personal patterns. an economical laying of patterns
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19
Preseott's Schools Open On 1T'Ilnrsda1

BOARD OF EDUCATION.
 Members of Board c. R. Haynie M. w. Greeson J. S. Began T R. Wright w. N Bemis, President Alex Vaughan, Secy. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS F. D. Stivers
 TEACHERS Primary Grades Grammar School Miss Mary Rudolph Mir. Ellis F. Butcher Prin. Miss Irene Royston Miss Juanita Hineman Miss Winnie Haynie Mrs J. w. Bostc Mrs J. R. York Miss Berta Britt
 High School Miss Forine Warrck Miss Lucy Nunn Mrs. Cora H. Mum Miss Dixie Dees. Expression Miss Marcea Arthur Domestic Science Mir. Harry Morton Photography MT. R. P. Hamby, Stenography Miss Jennie Watson Music
 VISITING COMMITTEE. Mrs. C. C. Hamby Mrs. II. " Scott Mrs. John NJ. Pittman Mrs Ira Gee Mrs. L. P Beidelman Mrs W. R. White, Jr.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-19

their elemental values, classified. tion, composition, selection and preparation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
scHooL LEAGUES GREAT wonK

Self-hclp has been illustrated in n
remarkable way by the growth
in numbers and contributions of the
citizens leagues in Virginia. These
leagues were one of the first activi-
tics undertaken by the Cooperative
Education Association and to-day
there are only eighteen counties in
Virginia which have not an organized
active body of citizens who get to-
sether and take counsel and use their
energies and their money for the sole
purpose of improving the school con-
ditions in their neighborhood
How much these leagues mean can
be gathered from the fact that there
are 3D7 leagues reported, with a,47S
members. In point OF leagues, Caro-
line county has the most-twenty-
seven organizations have been formed
In that county and twenty-siX have
reported. Prince William also has
iwcnty-seycn leagues. OF which TWEEN.
ty-two have reported. But, in member
ship of leagues, lIcnrico leads them all
ghany, where with only one league in
existence 700 members have been en-
rolled.
Among the other counties having a
large number are Caroline, with 5I4;
Wise. with 40, and. all told, there are
twenty-eiGht counties reporting over
100 members. and fifteen counties re-
porting over 200 members
t'ike politics or any other organic
/ ed cnor,, schools cannot surpass the
standards set by the communities I'm
which they exist. That is why tho
interest III education which these
leagues exhibit Is a matter of such
| vital moment to the State IL means
that the parents and elder brothers
| and sisters are going to sec to il thai
the schools arc made effective; that III,
grounds are beautiful; that the build
ings arc clean. and that education is
closely related 10 the daily lives OF
! the children II means that arricul.
| ture, cooking and sewing viii he
! taught ~ the time they can he nosr
! easily acquired and will be most sure.
/ ~ helpful. The proof that the mem
bers OF the leagues are interested in
the worh they arc doing is conclusive.
! ~ shown BY the fact that the leagues
have raised s22,s25.s5; six countic.
raised over $1,000 and Rockbridg,
raised s$,7ii.23.
! The treasure and The hearts of In,
people OF virsinia arr both given tc
education, and The results Of this in.
i terest and effort are being shown il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Agnln.t Federal Income Tn,.
Tabscott

To the Editor of Tho Times Dispatch
Sir.-I am surprised to sec that some
members of the Legislature are in Ia
amendment TO the United States Con-
stitution. / supposed when the last
General Assembly refused to ratify
that so far. as Virginia was concerned
the amendment was dead. II those
States that ratified and those that re-
iected the Income tax amendment" arc
allowed indefinitely to reverse their
votes. then the question may never be
settled
When tho Democratic Congress pass
ed the 81 per day pension bill. {,
seems to me that tho several States
ought to, be careful and not confer
this absolute power. enabling them to
raise vast sums TO be squandered.
Russia has no Constitution. The
Gear can levy tax OF % per cent. on
rived, and II this amendment Is ratI-
Ned the United States Congress will
nave tho same absolute and unlimited
power to tax US as much as fancy may
suggest or avaricc dictate.
Old John Randolph, the great Com
moner often pointed to the cncroach-
ments OF the general government upon
states rights. One right after an
they ask unlimited power OF direct tax
alton.
Congressional thirst for power re-
minds me Of, the great maelstrom. the
mighty whirlpool off the coast Of Nor
way, into which ship after ship and
BOAT after boat may be drawn, and
sim the awful vortex VIII roar for
more victims to go down into its un-
satlated and Unsuitable nav
The conservative and patriotic cic-
ment OF the nation hoped that tn.
advent OF the Democratic party into
power would Introduce wise legisla ton
and honest reform, but the enthusiastic
support given by Democratic members
TO the 81 per day pension bill proves
to us that the Democrats are trying "a
t-Herod Herod
No! Curb their power. Do not en-
large IT. Defeat the sixteenth amend
man who voted for the pension graf,
it be- OIyIET 0RSERVE,ip!o'e
kenbridge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

last ten years. the capital, surplus and
profits have Increased from se.45o.ooo
to s1a's7s.ooe. or lie. per cent Tho de-
posts have increased from sls.so5.oo
to st5.s0s.ooo, 1876 per cent; tho total
resources have increased from $685.
$4,000 to S65.Ios,ooo. lat per cent.
Or, viewed in another way, in Febru-
ary' 1902, the population Of Richmond,
according to the United states census,
was $1,000, and the total deposits per
capita was SAFE. In December. 1911.
the total population by the United
States census was 137,62S, and the
total deposits per capita were $3.50;
that u.s. while our population increased
42.67s persons, or 90 per cent. our de-
posts increased STAT per capita. or
60 per cont.
Richmond is growing and its wealth
is outstripping It's population.