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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06
Card Of Thanks.

Being nnahie to see In person esch
and every kind friend who assisted me
In obtaining votes on the piano given
by the De Jean X Mitchell Co., w. d.
Hughes and Cox's One Price Store, and
to thank them for their generous kind
nesses and cooperation, 1 take this
means Of assuring them, each and all,
Of my heartfelt gratitude toward them
and theirs. i thank the generous mer-
chants for their splendid instrument
and oil my friends and the public In
general who In any way aided me In
being the fortunate winner 10 the re.
cent contest, which closed on Deem
Der u, 1910.
Gratefully yours,
Miss LOUISE STIoLErs.
Pascagouls, Miss.
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IADutTlD N OFFICE
ALDERMAN PARKER
MADE CITY CLERK

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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06

the city tax collector for his second
term. Marshal Eugene Gautier was
renamed street commissioner, the
duties OF the two offices having long
been consolidated The selection Of
the city attorney, health officer, night
policeman and any other necessary
officer was deferred.
The last session OF the legislature
abolished the Office OF city treasurer,
held by Mr.. +. d. Becht, and city
funds will hereafter he held 10 the
depositary. Mr.. Becht was present
on Tuesday pight with his report and
resolution prevailed authorizing
him to turn over his money and prop
erty held for the city to the Mer
chants and Marine Bank, the official
depositary.
Mayor Johnson announced the com.
mittees for the new year as follows
Finance - w. G. Parker. chairman
DR.. W. L. Sharp, l.. e. Cox. Public
works--L. e. Cox, chairman; DR.. w
r. Sharp. w. J. Brunson. Public
Health and Safety DIR. w. e. Sharp
chairman; w. J. Brunson, L. Il. Cox
| Streets-W. J. Brunson, chairman
L. E. Cox, DR.. W. E. Sharp.
DR.. Sharp resigned as a school trus
tee, believing that 1t would be incom
patible for him to hold two Offices.
At the recessed session on Wednes
day night the duties OF street com
missioner we're separated from thos
4 OF city marshal. The street foreman
when named, will also act as stree
commissioner.
The law nrm OF Ford, White & For
was named as city attorney for th
new administration.
Several OF the minor Offices wei
left untitled, the new members Of I'll
board asking for an opportunity
:. ! Investigate the work and necessity I
. such officers
. The usual bills and allowances wei
passed upon and the bpard adjourne'
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06

Services at 81. Albau's Episcopal
church next Sunday w. 3:45 .. M,
Evening Prayer and Sermon.
REV. john CuIpMAN. Rector.
Miss Herm,ne Jackson 1T the In.
dustrial Institute aud College, Colum.
bus, Miss, spent the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. @. W.
Jackson.
Cyrus and Leon Gully and Clement
Overstrcet Of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College, StsrkvilIe, Miss,
were at home for the holidays With
their parents.
Mr.. Lamar Herrin, q student OF
Wright College, Mobile, and Mr..
Ameil Herrin, q prominent travelling
salesman, were holiday visitors 70
their mother, Mrs. Fred HerrIb.
Lodge No. III, l. o. q. T., held its
annual election a. the regular meet
ing 90 last Thursdsy night. The
following oficers we're elected: 8. g.
Holly, noble grand; =. L. Fuller, vice
grand; J. g. BrisIlara, secretary; j.
W. Stewart, treasurer; W. L. Wilcox,
representative TO the Grand Lodge.
Heavy rsios 10 the upper county
have caused the rising OF the rivers
and creeks TO such 40 sxteot that
many Thousands Of logs ere being
RATED TO this city for the numerous
saw mills. The rains OF tho nrst Of
the week sent the watess OF the Pas.
cagoula booming, stage Of seventeen
feet being reported from Merrill and
vicinity.
Mrs. J. Bounds entertained for hei
daughters, Misses Neville and yessie
Bounds, on Tuesdsy astern0on OF lssl
week. The beautiful home was arte1
ticslly decorated with holly and MI
tletoe. After several very intsrsseipd
games were played, dancing was 10
dulged In. Music was reedsred b
the Moss Point orchestra. A two
course luncheon was served, sftel
which the guests departed, voting
that they had delightful time. =
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06
The only place in this city where
you can get the BEST Groceries at
the lowest prices. Quick delivery
and satisfaction guaranteed.
The De Jean & Mitchell Co.
PERSONAL
MENTION

Miss Florne Crawford of Hurley
spent Saturday In this city.
Miss Helen venniman OF New Orleans
Is the house guest OF Mrs. Nelo RIOS.
Mrs. 8. J. Carey OF Mobile has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. D. D. Vslverde.
Mrs. u. g. Havens OF Gsutier was .
shopping visitor to this city on Satur-
day.
Judge w. A. Compton OF Birming ham
/ returned to the city on Wednesday
night.
Mr.. +. l.. Brown, recently from Mo-
bile, IL confined to his room 1t Mr..
Nelson's.
Mr.. Harry A. Burke, who spent Christ.
mas with relatives in Louisville, KY,
has returned to this city.
Miss Emily Goulon Of Mobile has re-.
turned home, after . pleasant visit In
this city with Mrs. A. l.. Staples.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Ssucier have re.
turned from Baton Rouge, Ls., where
they spent the holidays with relatives.
Miss Rosa Belle Christian returns the
last OF this week from Mobile, where she
has been the house guest OF Miss Glars
Belle Lack.
Mr.. G. H. Cole. formerly night opers
tor for the Louisville and Nashville road
In this city, was holiday visitor with
local friends.
Mrs. Fannie Hand and little daughter
Queenie, and Miss Bella Greiner Of Bi
loxi spent New Years with Mrs. L. M
Hand and family.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morris and littl,
daughter have returned from their holi
day vacation visiting relatives AMI
friends at Canton and Goodman. Miss
Messrs. Staiey and Flint and Mr.. Bue
7 Flint, all Of Altisss, lows, left Sunda!
Z for an inspection Of other coast lands
l havidg spent one week 10 this city
They expect to return to Pascsgoul
later.
Mrs. A. l.. Staples leaves the first @
9 the coming week for Mobile, where Oh
a will Join Mr.. Staples, who has moved
that city to become the trust officer On
= assistant to the president OF the Centrs
y Trust Company.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06
Fred Lindinger for Sheriff.

Elsewhere In this issue THE DEMO-
CRAT-STAR publishes the formal an. t
nouncement OF Mr. Fred L Lindinger
as a candidate for the office OF sheriff
and tax collector Of Jackson county.
subject to the will NJ the democratic
voters at the primary election 10
August. next. Mr. Lindinger has
made Pascagoula his home for SO l0ug
a time that he has become 10 lie
looked upon as 4 native nf the city
He came to Piscasoula in 1878, when
he was mere by, and has been
reared among the people to whom he
Is Offering for their suffrage.
In early youth Mr. Liudnper was
attracted by the printing profession
and learned the mysteries Of type
setting in the Office Of The DEMO
GRAFT. STAR, remaining a trusted,
tried, true and competent employee
for seven years. For four years he
followed this profession 10 Pensacola,
Fla, but returned to this city, where
be has resided ever since. In the
second term Of Mayor l P. Delmns.
Mr.. Liudipger was chosen as the city
marshal and tax collector, leaving
that uffice at the expiration Of his
term to accept a deputyship under
Sheriff Duncan Minor. He served
under Sheriff Minor, Sheriff Ramsay,
the late lamented Sheriff Arthur
Smith and with the present incum.
bent, Sheriff Mcleod. Under these
four sherffs Mr.. Lindioger has made
, an exceptionally competent and pains
taking offlcer, his work 10 the taS
. collectors office attracting to him es'
pecially favorable Comment and con
/, sideration. During his activity AS
deputy sheriff and 10 the tax cnllec
tors ONCE, Mr. Lindioger has become
: thoroughly familiar with every detail
: OF the work that would devolve upot
! him should the voters elevate him u
J. the ONCE he seeks
II When the Spanish. American wa
4 broke out and the national govern
! ment called for defenders OF the oil
dag, Mr.. Lindinger promptly er
rolled Is member Of the First Mil
sIssippi regiment. His regiment wa
= not fated TO see active service
3. Cuba. however, the entire time Of Sc
}. vice being confined to the mIlitar
= preparations at Chickamauga, nes
n Chattanooga, Tenn.
" In making his official announc
IL ment, Nj. LindinRer this week sal
that he believed that he had consciel
n tiously performed every duty devol
II. tpv upon him during the years Of u
ID service as deputy and 10 the tax C
q lrctor's ufice, and he believed tn
er the general public would reward hi
for his ability by voting IT, promo
II him 70 Lie. price 81 sheriff and q
r0llectOr.- ..4.. .~S- ~
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binds. $50 N ~ fufoltufs snd W.
tufes and siig ~ pissed ~ Undivided
PROFITS, ftem the earnings " the past
as npfnths
The directors " Wis eseellent nnans
cisl Institution have been the tecip
tents ~ numerous complimentary
comments ~ q result ~ the ca0sis
tent gp0d shuwings regularly made
sent annually. Tue clever nnlclal
family ~ this bank u composed ~
VI u. z. IIettins, president; Mr. a
v DAIMLER, vice presidents MI A, N.
Mclnnis, vice president. Mr.. ] W
Barrett, cashier; Mr.. q. Krebs, as.
sistant cashier The pascseoula Ma.
tiunal Hank is correctly regarded rs
oue II the most substantial banks On
the entire puf coast.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06
How,s This?

We offer Oue Hu0dred Dollars Re.
.so Tor any case Of Catarrh that csn
uot % cured by,HsilS Oatarrh Cure.
- +. y. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. O.
we. the undersiGvled, have known
*. Cheney for The last Is years, and
Sa.eve him perfectly honorable In 81
~ transactions, and 6nsncially
y bis Grm.
WALDrHo, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale DrugGlsts, Toledo, O
NAILS Catarrh Cure b taken inter
w. actioe directly upOu the blood
~ mucous surfaces 1T the system
im0Uials sent free. Price, 75c pei
sue. Sold By Ill Druggists.
INK, IKE Halls Family Pills fol. constI
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fra minutes
The records fof cold rcsther dnrias
thu current winter wege broken an
Tassdsy nisbt and "Wednesday morn.
Ing shes practically all hfafsnts
throughout the city we're nghtly ffossn
an Ice formed In every exposed place
40 far reports Indicate pfacilesiiy little
dsmsse ~ vegetation. h,.ever, 81.
though considerside fear has been en-.
pressed In certain quarters.
Miss binnie Murray Of Orange Grove
Ia the winnef of the piano contest con
Quoted by Mr. W. N. Csnty. Her total
OF votes IL 2,l7i ,io5. The second con
testsnt IN the list IL Miss Bernice ferrcr
OF this city. her total being 1888 .s3s
votes. The winner has expressed her
appreciation OF the generosity Of her
friends In assisting her In her contest,
and Mr.. Canty IL grateful to all the con
testsnts IS we'll as the general public in
making hts undertaking q success.
TAKE NOTICE, Pascagoula Men
and BOys-There is fine Bowling
Alley ut the Sugar Bowl In Moss
Point. Cone up and play. J. II. HILL
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06
Notice, Pecan Growers.

A. K. Lewis will be here during
January, February and March It work
10 my nursery Those desiring 70 have
any Seeding pecan trees top worked
can notify me and arrangements for
same will be made with him 70 % the
work. r. H. LEWIS.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06

Chamheflain's Cough Remedy IL n
very valuable mfdicide fiTtnuat and
lung trouble, quickly relieves and
cures painful breathing aud a danger
on-ly sounding cough which Indicates
e1ngested lungs Snld ny all dealers
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06

Send your orders 70 THE DsMocHAr-
STAR once n you ned seyth1og Il Sho
line Of stationery. Good work o. re-
sonable prices.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-01-06

O1H1C00 TOT H6Ut-WaCerys auIs
tary equipment and electric lights.
In Seaton building, upstairs. See >.
SEAToN, Seat0n building. A3-tf
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04
Two Collars on q Dog.

Having bought a dog that he admir-
Cd, n man undertook TO buy dog col
lar. The dog bad neck nearly as big
as his head, and the dealer advised the
man to buy two collars.
What f0r:" said the man. Hes
ONLY got one neck, SO / guess he can
get along with only one collar, CAM
he:"
MAYBE So" said the man, so the
man went away leading the dog by his
new collar and chain. In less than .
week he brought the dog back.
"pm afraid l can't keep him. ne
said. '.IIe is TOO obstreperous. can
keep him tied up. His neck is the big
gest part OF him. and he is as strong
as an OK, therefore ii is cinch for
him to slip his collar off,
THAT was why wanted you to take
two collars" said tie dealer. Put
both on and fasten the chain TO the
back collar, and he can tug away All
night without getting loose. He may
commit suicide, but he won't ger
loose."-New York Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04

s,nosIboy slundsrs.

The University Correspondent re-
gently offered a prize for schoolboy
mistakes. Here are few examples:
Mute. inglorious Milton'-these cpl
taphs are used by writer who was
enYious Of Millions being poet orient.
He finds sermons in stones" express
es the same idea as Wordsworths
"the restless stone chat all day long is
heard" Calvin was q noted scientist
and peer. who died lately. Naples is
an independent state in the north OF
India. Shakespeare made a mistake
in mentioning Galen. who did not live
until n hundred years after his time.
The feminine or fox is foShen. John
Burns was the name OF one Of the
claimants 10 the throne Of Scotland i'll
the reign of Edward l. The pyrami1s
ere q range OF mountains between
France and Spain. The three highest
mountains in Scotland are Ben Nevis.
Zen Iomond and Fen .ionSon. Wo!Scy
saved his life by dying on the way
from York 10 London. When the EIiG-
fish first landed in Australia the only
fonr footed animal in the country WAS
= rat. MonSoons are fertile gorges be-
tween tie HimalaEaS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04
Had TO Take His Own Medicine.

George Barr McCutcheon was wait
Ing for train in Chicago, md as he
passed through the station he saw one
OF his latest best sellers displayed on
the newsstand counter. He picked 1t
up, wrote his name on the fly Leaf
and handed it to the boy behind the
counter. He was moving away when
the boy called cxcitedly:
"Hey, mister. come back here. You've
got to buy this book cause you've
spoiled it by writing your name in it"
"Yes, but did yon see the name:' the
author asked.
THAT don't make no difference" the
lad insisted; 'nobody'll want to buy
it now"
And, hearing his train called, Mr..
McCutcheon was forced to pay real
money for one of his Own books.-Suc-
cess Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04
When Bjornson Died.

Bjnrnson's son. in describing the last
hours Of his father, writes: NOW ana
then The bright fame Of his humoT
dickered ND. The doctor felt bis pulse
and said it was good. With his face
beaming with humor he turned toward
us and said 4 am the first man to die
with good pulse He said one even
tnr-and it seemed rs il an old wise
man was speaking with the weight OF
experience, Now | could write-yes,
now / could write. for have been IN
the realms Of death and have felt the
pain that attends death. And when
all OF us thought that the indifference
of death was upon him-my mot!i'r
who always gave him his food, which
he would receive only from her. stood
at the bedside with brooch on her
breast which she had worn At her con-
flrmation-then he opened his eyes and
looked ar her He smiled, lifted his
hand and touched The brooch. TINS
was the last sign TO the outer world he
was able to give"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04
nisannointed Ii ASr..

"And so your father refuses to con-
sent to our union"
HE does, Rodolphus."
The sad youth swallowed sob.
rs there nothing left for MS, then
but an elopement:" said he.
Nothing
The girl was fond, but firm.
do you think, Clementine. that yor
could abandon this luxurious home
forget all the enioymcms or great
wealth, Danish yourself forever from
your devoted parents hearts and So
west with q poor young man. TO enter
4 home Of lifelong poverty and sell
denial"'
II could, Rodolphus."
The sad youth rose YEARLY and
reached for his hat.
Then" said he, YOU are far from
heing the practical girl | have All
along taken you to he"
And with one last look around on
the sumptuousness that some day he
had hoped to share he sobbed and said
a,ewell.-Browning's Magazine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04
Necks and Lcas cf Animals.

With few exceptions there IS Il marx
ed equality between The length OF the
necks ana Of The legs OF both birds ana
auadrupeds. and whether they be long
or short IS determined chiefly by the
place where the animal must so FOR
its food. This is especially noticeable
In beasts thai feed constantly upon
grass, in which case the neck has just
q slight advantage in that 1t cannot
hang perpendicularly down. Crro:o.
dies, lizards and fish have practically
no necks. Fowls that feed in the
water also offer an example Of this
correspondence between the members,
with the exception Of swans and geese
and some Indian birds, which gather
their food from the bottom Of pools
and must have long necks for that pur-
pose, while the short legs make 1t
more convenient for them to SWIM
Dietetic md Hygienic Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04
.AIexanoria 6azeffe.
TUESDAY EVENING. APRIL 4
The Change That Was Wrought.


The little man was explaining TO hls
audience the benefits OF physical cui-
ture. "Three years ago" he said, l
was a miserable wreck. Now, what do
YOU suppose brought about this great
change in me-" What change" said
voice from the audience. There was
a succession Of loud smiles. and some
persons thought 10 see him collapse.
But the little man was not to be put
out. will the gentleman who asked
What changer kindly step up here:'
he asked suayely. Il shall then be
better able 10 explain. That's right.
Then, grabbing the witty gentleman
by the neck: When | first took mp
physical culture could not even lit 4
little man. Now (suiting action TO
word, | can throw one about like i
bundle Of rags And finally he flung
the interruptcr half Il dozen yards
along the floor. Il trust, gentlemen,
that YOU will see the force OF my argu-
ment and that ! have not hurt TINS
gentleman'S feelings by my explaha'
ton" There were no more INTERRUPT
lions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-04
A Cold Ride.

All through his life Senator Dolllver
Of Iowa had i horror Of fast trains
and possible railroad wrecks. Once he
was on train with Vice President
Fairbanks.
Dolliyer awokr III the middle or the
night, and 1t seemed TO him that the
train was going at terrific speed he
climbed out of his berth and. arrayed
only In his lmiauiaS. started down the
length Of the train Ia lind tue CON
ductor and nSi; him to order the tram
run At less speed. 1t was Il cold night.
but the senator did not mind that until
the door nf his car snapped smut anu
locked behind him and he found thai
the door Of the next coach was ais"
locked. He rod. sixty mile; Locked
ont in the cold nf the veStih'l!e before
lie could wake M anybody 10 LEI him
in. Mr. Fairbanks finally heard us
cries for he!u and rescued him. New
York Tribune.