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Gilbert A. Walker Strong
For District Attorney

Two years ago the Republicans sent
their first Float Representative to tae
legislature in nearly twenty years. II
was a notable event and Gilbert A.
Walker OF Buena Vista was the man
who was thu ssignally honored.
And Gilbert A. Walker showed that
he was capable man. of learned
mind and superior judgment. He was
a credit to his constituents. In recog-
milton Of this service and more es-
pecially for the reason that he is the
logical man for the position, Mr..
Walker was nominated by the RepuD-
lican and Progressive parties as their
candidate for District Attorney. of
Chaffee. Park. Fremont and Custer
counties.
In 1892 Mr.. Walker graduated from
the Kansas State Normal school ani
Immediately struck out for Chaffee
county. Colorado. where he has made
his home ever since. He spent the
years 1895. 1896 and 1897 studying IN
the law department at Colorado. Uni
versity. graduating in the latter year.
Mr. Walker spent three years after
his graduation as a teacher in the
Buena Vista schools. His enthusiasm
with children. his tact and ability 10
make them study and to learn marked
him as an excellent teacher. The peo-
pie OF Charee county evidently appre-
ciated his talent for after the third
year as a teacher he was elected
county superintendent where he SER
ed three years.
From directing the younger gener-
alton along the path that leads to
educational success Mr.. Walker turn
ed to newspaper publishing. owning
and editing the Colorado Republican
for a number of years. Later ne
published the Sallds Republican.
At present this we'll educated and
extremely versatile man Is practieing
law In Buena Vista and enjoys the
reputation OF being one OF the moe;
able and successful in the county.
In selecting district attorney. the
qualifications OF the szEsa mast be con-
sidered. In the legislature Mr.
Walker on more than one occasion
displayed the fact that he understo I'd
law thoroughly. THAI he could and
always did act Impartlaliy. because
he always had the welfare OF his con-
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PARRY in her honor. as a farewell.

party in her honor, as farewell
A O'Clock luncheon was served
in several courses. The color scheme
of which was yellow and white.
During the afternoon Mrs. Louis
Raynolds favored the company with
piano solos in her usual spritely way.
Miss Helen sartor rendered vpcal
solos in Ihe sweet manner which
characterizes her singing
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DR.. Thomas A. Davis Strong
Candidate For Coroner

Dr. Thomas A. Davis OF Portland.
the Republican and Progressive ca1-
diQHis fsf coroner Of Fremont oounty.
Is a natlye c. shlo. bat came vest wl,h
his parents when \ small boy ana for
a number OF years nisae his home At
Rock Springs. wyoming ~ sitend-i
the public schools OF bis adoptsf state.
subsequently becoming studeaf of
the medical department Of D,pyf
university. from which institution b.
was graduated n ase course with hish
honors.
For one year he was chief resident
physician at the Denver County hospi-
tai where he was brought into direct
contact with many cases OF injury
resulting from accidents of various
kinds: the treatment OF which AFFORD
ed him valuable training for his pro-
fcssionai career and specially qualities
him for the corunership. Dr. DAVIS
came To this county directly from
highly successful hospital experience
10 accept an offer from Ahc Portiani
association 10 become Its
physician and has made good" Ia
that capacity He has bailt up nice
Mt Portland AMI has won the
esteem of the people Of the eastern
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dred buildings in the aggregate. AMI
{ icy are nf extreme interest tn tho
student The United States govern
the construction Of a roadway from
Manoca. New Mexico. 10 the ruins.
which is to be completed BY next Nay
when 1t H. finished Mr. Fciter thinks
the park will be annually visited ,
large number OF people from ~
sections Of the country.
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Interesting Meeting Of Rebekahs.

Harmony Rebekah Lodge held is
regular meeting Thursday evening at
which time two candidates we're iniu-
ated.
4 pleasant surprise was rendered
Mrs. A. S. Lonnecker when In behalf
OF the membership Mrs. c. E. Waldo
presented her with beautiful silver
serving spoon. >
Mrs. Lonnecker was honored at the
recent meeting OF the Rebekah Staee
Assembly by being elected Vice Pres
ident of that organization and the
token was a tribute Of the apprecla-
ton OF the local order In having one
of it's members elected to such prom
inence and responsibility.
Owing to the fact that Mr.. Lonneck-
er retains his membership in the Iowa
1. o. O. F.-hnd is most loyal to that
state; Judge Waldo presented him
with badge which he had received
when he attended the Sovereign Grand
Lodge Of Iowa as Grand Representa-
tive IN 81
During the social hour which fol-
lowed a hot supper was served. Mr..
and Mrs. L6nnecker leading the grand
march into the serving room.
Seasons First Dance.
The Elks gave the seasons first
dance at their home. Thursday even
ing.
\ goodly number attended and all
enjoyed tie excellent music OF AIr.
Pegram.
The AFFAIR WAS a most pleasant o9r.
Mrs. Chns. I. Smith Hostess.
Miss Alice Morrison OF Kansas civ.
Mo. who has been spending the sum
mer at Canon City with the families II
her uncle. Charles T. and Frank =.
Smith. returns home Monday.
Mrs. c. T. Smith. with whom the she
has been spending the past month.
entertained fourteen young ladies
Thursday afternoon AT an Embroidery
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TEACHERS
MEETING IN
FLORENCE

The Fremont County Teachers as
soclation will hold an all day meeting
at the Houston Opera House in Flor
ence on Saturday. October Goth.
DIR. r. F. Coyle. pastor of the 23rd
Avenue Presbyterian church of Den
yer. will be the big feature of the
meeting and he will give his address
at the evening session at which DR..
F. L. Knock will preside.
The programme for the day, 10
which every one is cordially invited.
will be as follows.
Morning Session.
Miss curran Presiding
1890 A. NJ.
invocation ............. Rev. Griffin
Music-Solo. -. Miss Merle Johnson
Professional Reading Nv. II. Ray
Superintendent Grade Schools
North Canon.
(a) A Plan of Study Miss Ethel Pope
Teacher OF Languages Florence
High School.
(b) A Course OF Study. L. T. Shaw
Superintendent OF South Canon
Schools.
Discussion. ......w. b Mooney
School Visitor OF State Teach
ers' College.
MusIc-Niolin Solo ....-....-
.............. Miss Inez Columbia
Afternoon Session.
Mrs. Alice E. Rich. Presiding.
$500 r. N.
Music High School Glee Club
Pending School Legislation. .....
................ Hon. A. Durfee
Music-Duet. ...-... 1870. Selected
Mrs. n. Large. Mrs. NJ EaIsln.
Teachers Bill. y. Aasternd
Teachers Summer Normal BILL.
..........-..-.--. j. {. Suthbert
School and Social Center BILL.
...........-s ---.-.r- ~ o'"' .
Superintendent OF North Pueblo
Schools.
Music. High School Glee Club
Evening Session.
Dr. r. r. Knock. Presiding,
$500 r. ".
Music. Florence Male Chorus
Dr. Atkinson. Messrs. Evans.
/ Eakin. Adams. Bowhay
McCown. Stroup.
Roberts.
Reading ......-.. Miss Ethel Dickson
Music-soIo. Mrs. C. W Williamson
/ Address. css..............D DR.. H. r. Coyie
Pastor 23rd Avenue Presbyterian
fsht,-,b n.uwar
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Preii, Autumn Luncheon.


Mrs. c. II. c. Dye entertained eight
ladies at luncheon at Hnlhurst Sat
urday afternoon.
The table decorations were un-
usually pretty. bow baskets of fruit
and autumn foliage making an effec-
tive combination.
After the luncheon the remainder
of the afternoon was given over to
bridge.
Mrs. W. II. Dozler was the recip-
lent of the prize for high score.
The afternoon proved to be of a
most delightful character.
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Guests oi Mrs. Nikirk.

Six tables Of bridge players -
loved the charming hospitality u
Mrs. Don N.kirk Monday afternoon.
The artistic use Of autumn leaves
made a pretty decoration for ihe
parlors.
About five o'clock a dainty tea Vas
served by the hostess.
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Leap Year Party.

The members of the Card club were
splendidly entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
B. W. Rowland at their home on Elm
avenue. Friday evening.
\ buffet dinner OF tempting menu
was served at seven o'clock and thu
remainder OF the evening pleasantly
spent with cards.
The Five Hundred play was in the
form OF a Leap Year party. each lady
inviting a gentleman TO be her part
ner for the evening-the couples pro
crossing throughout the entire game.
When the scores were added up D..
Little and Mrs. Rowland had won the
highest Mrs. Irwin Stockton having
second. was given the lady's prize. ami
DR.. Little carried on the gentleman S
prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland are alWa, >
happy entertainers and last nights
AFFAIR was no exception to the ra'e.
Charity Ball Success.
About fifty couples attended the
benefit dance given for a worthy
cause. at Annex Hall Friday eYenlns
Mr.. Pegram. who furnished the mus
ic. was at his best.
The function was great success
from both a financial and social stand
point.
Punch and waters were served
throughout the evening.
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Society
Notes..
Regular W. II. e. Meet.

Greenwood Corps No. %. W. r. c.,
met in regular monthly session We'd
nesday afternoon at Shaeffer hall, Mrs.
Lottie Z. Morgan presiding. Circular
letters both from national and de-
partment were read pertaining to the
national convention held last month
at Los Angeles. Plans are being made
for raising money for the relief fund.
Monday Reading Club.
The Monday Reading club met this
week with Mrs. Evans, There We're
nine members present.
The reading of Lewis Rand" WAS
continued by Mesdames Bethel and
whipple
During the social following the
reading. salad. olives. hot biscuits.
cake and coffee were served.
The meeting next week will be a
social, held at the home of Mrs.
Sinden. 1t is to be an old fashioned
party at which the members are ex-
pected to appear in old style gowns.
Luncheon, provided by the members.
will be served at ! o'clock. The
menu will consist OF the favorite
viands OF long ago.
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women's tub Has Musical Program

One of the most pleasing gather
ings in recent club annals was held
at Shaeffer hall Tuesday Afternoon,
when the members and a large num-
Der of their friends enjoyed the fol-
lowing excellent program arranged Dy
Mesdames Charles Sell. Fred Curtis
and W. L. Morris.
Violin Solo........ Miss Dixon
2-Selection by Gate City ouartette
3-Vocal Solo. ... Mrs. Alice Parks
4.-Piano Solo. Mrs. Louis Reynolds
5-PianO Solo -........-.. Mrs. Little
G-Piano Solo
Mrs. Chapel Of Florence
Recitation Miss Leora corrn
s-VocaI Solo ...... Mrs. Williamson
9-Piano Solo. Miss Hendrickson
1O-Gate City Quartette.
Each number was exceedingly wsll
rendered and much appreciated by the
large assemblage OF guests.
After the more formal part OF the
program the meeting adjourned for a
social hour during which light refresh
ments we're served.
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Jolly HalIoMe'en Party.

The home OF Miss Mary Tucker On
South Twelfth street was the scene
of much gaiety Friday evening when
the members of the J. u. G. club en-
tertained their friends of the sterner
sex at a merry Halloween party
The home was tastefully decorated
in autumn foliage interspersed with
grotesque iacko-lanterns.
During the evening jolly time was
spent playing the games and pranks
in keeping with the holiday-one fea-
ture being the prediction of the guests
future by weird witch.
Music and refreshments concluded
the happy evening.
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A. B. &. Girls Entertained.

The members of the ID. Y. W. Y. L
club entertained the members of the
A. b. Y. Sorority at the home OF Arthur
Frederickson Friday evening
The house decorations were carried
out in black and gold. the Sorority
colors.
Music and games formed the diver
sion of the evening. The chief attrac-
ton was song to the A. b. z. giris,
composed and sung by the club mem
bers.
\ dainty three course luncheon was
served at a late hour OF the evening.
The young gentlemen we're voted
royal entertainers.
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numbers given by some of the talent
ed members present concluded the
evenings entertainment.
Those who enjoyed Mr. Johnson's
hospitality were: Misses Georgia
Wood. Mildred Wood. Eta Walton,
Laura Callen. Helen Johnson. Ger
trude Horney. Glenn Varney, Rena
Higgins. Mae Rittenhouse and Mrs. F.
Loehr: Messrs. Raymond Wood. Roy
Turner, Clyde Turner. Elmer Smita,
w. p. Duncan, Harold Woods, Clin
Higgins. Paul Jones and Harry John-
son.
The remainder of the evening was
devoted to telling anecdotes.
The guests thoroughly enjoyed ths
entertainment as we'll as the delicious
refreshments which were served later.
Mrs. Benson Entertains.
Mrs. II. C. Benson and mother, Mrs.
Johnson. entertained a company Of
ladies at their home on Rudd avenue
one evening last week in honor 1f
Mrs. Benson's sister. Mrs. Moore. Of
salida
Mrs. Moore gave several readings
rendering them in an exceptionally
Interesting manner.
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ImII Iohn.on sneee..iuI mo.i.

4 score Of friends spent Wednesday
evening in a very pleasant manner
with Sir. Emil Johnson at his hcme.
14l5 Greenwood avenue.
High Five was the play and Miss
Mildred Wood. Miss Helen Johnson
and Cliff Higgins carried OF the
prizes.
Refreshments and few musical
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Luncheon In Compliment to Mrs.

Mlchod.
Ten ladies were the guests OF Mrs.
George \. Baker at luncheon Tuesday.
Mrs. Miehod. now Of Los Angeles.
but former resident OF this city.
who is visiting Airs. James Turnbull.
was the honor guest
The Informal nature Of the ana.r
made it doaoly enjoyable
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but he was evidently determined MOI
to take any risk of being caught. On,
man who tried to escape to give al
alarm, was shot down by the burglar
before he had reached the door. Nc
trace of the burglar was found by the
police, although he committed TWEEN
ty-four burglaries and hold-ups with
in a space of two years.
On the evening of March 81, 1910, a
burglar entered the house of Mrs
Dow. in Springfield, through a win.
dow and revolver in hand and his
face hidden behind black cloth, ap.
peared at the door of a room where
Mrs. Dow, her two daughters and their
guest, Miss Martha B. Blackstone,
were engaged in working over a pic
ture puzzle. The women screamed
when they saw the intruder and ran
into the next room, but were halted
Dy the command of the burglar. Miss
Blackstone, disregarding the com.
mand' ran screaminly toward the
door, when the burglar shot her
through the heart, killing her instant
ly' One of the daughters of Mrs.
Dow who also tried to escape, was
severely wounded by another shot.
A locket, containing the picture of
two women, which was found on a
lawn of a house visited by the same
burglar, was identified as the proper
ty of Spencer and he was arrested on
suspicion He made full confession
of his numerous buyglak>S and of
having killed Miss blackstone, after
a great deal discriminating evidence
had been found in bts house. He was
indicted for murdek >an{ pleaded in
sanity. The alienists appointed by
the court reported Spencer insane and
he was sent to tbe~ hospital for the
insane at Bridkewater. where
he remained to the time of his trial, !
which began at Springfield, Novem-
Der 10, 1911. Spencer created wild
scenes during the tri4 and was con.
victed of murder in the first degree
on November rs, 1911. Appeal prov
ed without avail and on July 2, 1912,
Judge John c. Crosby, of the Superior
Court of Springfield, pronounced the
1eath sentence. During his confine-
nent in Jail Spencer became inter-
ested in Christian Science and under
he influence OF its doctrines lost
every trace Of fear Of death.
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IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
PHONE 47o DAY OR NIGHT
RAMsEY's AMBULANCE SERVICE
NOTICE.

At its next term beginning first
Monday of October, 1912, Board of
Supervisors Of Forrest County, Miss,
will award contracts for period of
8 months to the lowest and best bidder
for furnishing supplies for public
works, public buildings and public
construction in said county. This in
cludes provisions, clothing and sup
plies for convicts; hardware ana ma.
terials used in construction of bridges
and roads and supplies for county
farm, detailed list of all which is
on file with the undersigned. Con-
tracts will be let in whole or in part
for said supplies. Bids must be sealed
and filed with undersigned before first
Monday of October, 1912. Board re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids.
This September 9th, 1912.
Herbert ellis,
7-Ssats Chancery Clerk.
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TASTE, SMELL AND
HEARING RESTORED
A Simple, Harmless Remedy Quickly
Relieves Catarrhal
Deafness.


The thousands who suffer the mis-
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with Ely's Cream Balm.
Unlike internal medicines which up
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ems the weakened, diseased tissues.
thus protecting you against a return
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Nasal catarrh is an Inflammation of
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THE OWL DRUG STORE, F. E.
Williams & Sons, Proprietors, Hatties-
burg.
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nais known to American crimino,oov
. eIO'oeists and alienists are IN.
'enseiy Interested in his case ond
are a. inclined to consider Spencer one
VI 'ne most perfect examples of dneI
personality. vi uuei
~ '"1ef Is a comparatively young
nal lie was born about thirtv.one
years ago and comes from oooa
'' win a record which shows
Nv apparent trace of a criminal faint
ne received good common schooI
euu'".ion' In his boyhood never dis.
"' 81 any evil tendencies and never
81 lar as is known, associated n,,.h
criminals of any kind. Having com.
t., 0 MS school course, Spencer en-.
'ered upon a commercial caroar "a
W., Aeu lof various business concerns
''"A'ns lhe impression of a faithful
n0% ana capable employe. His last
~ ION was with a wholesale nro.
VISION mouse in Springfield Mass
" mere lie iiIied the position of shin.
ping CLERK receiving a fair salary
WHICH enabled him to maintain his
young wife and his two.year-old son
"nom he idalized. in comfortable
style He lived on Porter avenuo
west Springfield, had manv socia,
connections and was genera,,v ro.
spected. ie
About four years ago Springfield
ana vicinity became the scene of
NUMBER of burglaries which created
sensation owing 70 the
personality and unusual methods as
well as the apparent fearlessness ~
the man who committed them Tho
burglar according to the statements
OF mis- victims, seemed to he a man
Oh education and in a manner gentle.
manly in his department. II his viz.
inns accepted the situation with pood
grace and parted with their money
ana other valuables without protest
the burglar treated them with great
chatting pleasantly with
'hem' while he carefully selected his
If they were unruly, he
made short Shift by gagging them and
Tying them to bedposts, wardrobes,
1oors' etc. The gentleman burglar"
never manifested fear of being dis
covered in his work by the police.
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condemned en- "GentIeman-BurgIafr,
Has No Fear Of Death Chair
YEARS -raa S REMARKABLE CRIMINAL, WHO Eoe -.o
'-''0RlzEo SPRINGFIELD, MASS, CITIZENS '"0
AWAITS EXECUTION

Boston Mass, Sept. 14-ro..,,,.,
oy his absolute faith in tho c ltnieu
science doctrine of the unroa,, .'''an y,
csr cor o anu suffering, Bertram C. spen.
MOI. Sonv y of the murder of Miss
.,are b. Blackstone at Springfield
an a'' b., march 81. 1910, is fearlesslv
80 Nv almost cheerfully awaiting HE
uea'n In the electric chair, which nn
uerNtne terms of the sentence n w.
nounced in July, is to take nloco S S.o
Is. september
inc pet .Sn G. Spencer, now occupy.
ms tns 'ne death cell in the Charles.
so"n prison. where he is calmly
oU the end, is in many respects
- vi the most remarkable criui
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trustee, in said Deed of Trust, will on
Monday, the 18th day Of September,
1912,
proceed to sell at public auction for
cash to the highest bidder, within
legal hours at the front or Main Street
door of the Forrest County Court
House at Hattiesburg. Forrest County,
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80, of the Record of Mortgages and
Deeds of Trust on Land in the office
of the Chancery Clerk of Forrest
County, Mississippi, and said indebted
ness having fallen due and default
having been made in the payment
thereof and being duly requested there
unto, I, Luther A. Smith, substituted
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of the powers conferred
upon me in a certain Deed of Trust
executed by G. D. Wilson and Viola
A. Wilson, on the 23rd day of January,
1911, to secure a certain Indebtedness
therein mentioned, which said Deed
of Trust is recorded in Book 6. page
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Mississippi the following described
property situated in Forrest County.
State of Mississippi and described as
follows, to-wit:
Lots 4, S, 6 and Z, in block 2 Of the
]. B. Merkel subdivision Of a part Of
the N. w. IA of the N. q. IA Of section
2 township 4 north Of range IS as per
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map on file in the office of the Chance
Clerk in Hattiesburg, above lots lyi
ana being in the town of Petal, N
sissippi in Forrest County.
Witness my signature this the "A
day Of August. 1919.
Luther A. Smith,
z4-4sats Substituted Trustees.