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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-03-01
WEAKEST go TO THE WALL
universal Law of Nature for All
Species Is the Survival Of
the Fittsst.

In a community Of to1es thu NON
cunning FOX would survive; In a pack
OF wolves the widest and strongest
wolf; while in a community of snts,
those that had the least power OF In
teii1gent cooperation would be the
hrst TO become extinct. And II IN
equally obvious that the interpreta,
ton OF the world selection must vary
In every grade Of life, with every riss
In intelligence-intelligence being. In
normal circumstances. the prime fac
tor which determines selection. Our
garden roses would soon degenerate
were not the selective intelligence OF
the gardener brought into play. Hence.
intelligence whether self-determininx
or brought into play from without. IN
obviously one Of the conditions which
determine fitness. But there are even
higher determining conditions than In
telligence. for intelligence alone may
manifest itself In mere cunning. The
qualities Of prudence. temperance,
ndelity. sympathy. cooperation. self
sacrifice for a common good-all these
are amongst the determining condi
lions OF fitness. for a people that has
these qualities will always be able to
hold Its own against an imprudent,
Incorporate. unfaithful. unsympa,
thetic and selfish people.
Balmforth.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-03-01

er-business matter with Miss owen.
i will not detain you long," he added
In low tone as the stenographer tim
idly followed him into her private sane
tum.
Then when the curtains had been
carefully adjusted he caught the little
gray figure up in a masterful embrace.
while the crushed blossoms gave forth
a dying fragrance.
$50" he said breathlessly. "this is
what you have been doing all along.
working away here night and day in
order to send them money at home.
burying your aspira tons under a cloak
OF deceit that they might not be disap-
pointed in your career and living un-
der an assumed name so that they may
never learn of your sacrifice. Girl.
! girl. how could you do it?''
"All your prophecies came true. Da-
vid." she said. II was a complete fail
ure as far as art was concerned: even
when | tried to pass off my paintings
as impressiOnist pictures they would
not take them" Her little smile of
mockery vanished Il could not bear
to disillusiOnize them at hOnae." she
continued. The faith of those two old
people was thing that one could not
lightly destroy. and so ! drifted on
until the eaving Of the wonderful
tales wrote became my chief delight
and the game Of make believe a sub
stitute for the reality"
II have been too yielding and pa
tent with you always. Nell Hence
forth you shall be managed dictated
to. We will go back to the old farm
and tell them all that you have found
love to be a far greater power than
art. and then-then we shall be mar
ried. Shall we. Nell? Do you under
stand?"
IF you please" came an impatient
voice from the opposite side Of the cur
tain. have you taken that young
mans dictation?"
And as Nell appeared the stout gen
tleman blinked in surprise at her IA
I diant face Yes" she answered de
murely, 81 believe I have"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-03-01
YOUR DRUGGIST
STOPS THAT itch

If you are suffering from Eczema,
trouble, drop into our store for in
slant relief. We will guarantee you
to stop that itch in two seconds.
A Csc trial bottle will prove it.
We have sold other remedies for
skin troubles, but none that we could
recommend more highly than the well
known compound of Oil of Winter
green, Thymol and a few other in
gradients that have wrought such won
derful cures all over the country.
This compound, known as d. d. d.
Prescription. will cool and heal the
itchy, burning skin as nothing else
can. Get regular bottle and see-on
our no-pay offer,
r E. McRoberts & Son
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-03-01
A New One on Her.

There was recently presented to Q
newly married young woman In Bal
timore such a unique domestic propo-
sition that she felt called upon to
seek expert advice from another wo-
man whom she knew to possess con-
siderable talent In the cooking line.
Mrs. Jones'" said the first men
toned young woman ss she breath
lessly entered the apartment Of the
latter. I'm sorry to trouble you, but
I must have your advice"
"What Is the trouble. my dearr
"Why. I've Just had a phone mes
sage from Harry saying that he Is
going out this afternoon to shoot clay
pigeons. Now. he's bound to bring a
lot home. and 1 haven't the remotest
idea how to cook them Won't you
please tell meT-Lippincott's-
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-03-01
TOO MUCHLOVE

Too much love for fun, frolic and
rich food causes stomach, liver, kid
ney and nervous troubles. Other
remedies help you but DENNIS
SURE, SAFE AND SPEEDY cures
you. Our discoverer, ten years a
miserable sufferer with the above
troubles, and RHEUMATISM for
years, was cured in one week. TIC
prove our remedy, while they last,
regular size bottles only Csc at. .....
Stormes Drug Store.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-03-01
Administrators
S a l e.

AS Administrator of the estate of the
late Alex Gibbs, I will on
THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH. 1912
at 10 o'clock a. m. at the farm of S. L.
Gibbs on the Kirksville pike, three
miles from Hyattsville and six miles
from Lancaster, sell at public auction
to the highest and best bidder, the fol-
lowing described stock and property.
One horse mule, mare mules, 2 good
mule colts, three year old gelding BY
Judge Parker, brood mare in foal TO
Jack, l aged saddle mare, LACED brood
mare.
One good new wagon, a good new
runabout and harness and an old one,
all the farming implements, etc used
on his farm. One-half interest in 2
stacks of hay in the field and lot of
hay in the barn. Also two-third inter-
est in about 800 barrels of corn and one
half interest in 2 stacks of oats.
TERMS:-All sums of 5000 and un-
der, cash in hand, over that amount,
the terms will be made known on the
date of sale.
s. l. GIBBS, Adnr.
For Sale Privately:-600 acres Of land
subject to division.
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A Ready Rsekoner.

There are no cul-de-sacs for Irish
wit. A Harvey" drove Mr.. Phil May.
the wonderful English artist In black
and white. now dead. round Dublin on
his first visit to that city and in show
ing him the sights stopped in front
Of the Bank of Ireland.
THAT. sorr." said he. SIS tn recip-
ticle iv tn money tn English take
firm usr'
On the roof Of the building are SIX
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-03-01
Natural HisfoJ.

-wht. SIR" said MI. innsna staz,
do You GAN ne an arnphi6ianis
4 refer TO your method of ,esntals-
1afion."
But have developed The resonrces
Of the land"
yes. But when you get tired Of
the land you take 70 water"
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
GRAND JURY REPORT

To the Hon. Ernest +. Brown,
Judge of the 9th Circuit Court
Dist Of Mississippi, Amite Co:
We, the Grand Jurors, empan
eled, sworn aud charged to ems
Quire into all violations of law
Occurring in Amite Co., to inves
tigate the books of the county Of
fcers aud the Jail and condition
of farm, having been in session
s days and having made thor
ough inquiry into all violations
Of law coming to our notice, beg
to submit to you our final report.
We have examined l23 WIT
nesses, found IL true bills, ignor
ed Is matters, referred 3 to TIE
Justice of tie Peace, continued 4
Have examined the books of
the county officers, find they are
realty kept, and SO far as we are
able to ascertain correct In our
opinion all the officers ale faithful
and efficient aud we commend
them for fheir services.
Examined Jail and prison quar-
ters, find the prisoners well fed,
clothed aud kept, jail free flom
vermin as possible, and safe,
Examined County farm, pris
oners well fed, kept and clothed,
property being cared for, stock is
well kept, fairly good crop of po-
tatoes corn cane and syrup. We
especially commend the manager
for diligent performance of duty.
Examined the pension Opplica
tions and find them regular
We extend thanks TO the Dis
trict and County Attorneys, and
recommend that the people of this
county retain the County Attor-
ney, as we find the office a very
helpful aud beneficial one, and
needed by the county in the bet
ter enforcement of the law.
Now having concluded our in,
vestigation for the term and made
our final report, we beg leave to
be finally discharged, and allow
ed to return to our homes.
Respectfully submitted,
T. B. BUTLER, Foreman
B. NJ. HOLMES, Clerk,
Filed at Liberty, Miss. T., Oct, 1912
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
PETITION FOR PARDON

Liberty, Miss, Oct, s, 1912
To the Honorable Earl Brewer,
Governor Of State Of Mississippi:
We, the undersigned petitioners
and citizens Of Amite county would
respectfully show unto your Honor
That Chris Reed, a negro boy,
who was convicted in the Circuit
Court of this county for attempt
at rape upon negro girl, at the
October term, 1910, and was sem
fenced to serve term Of 5 years
in the state penitentiary.
The said Chris Reed had no law
yer to defend him, that the testi-
mony was very uncertain as to
his guilt;
That he is a poor and harmless
negro boy, and was never arraign
ed before the courts for any crime
before this time,
That he has made a good and
obedient convict,
Therefore realizing this and feel
ing that the ends Of justice have
been moted out, the said Chris
Reed having already served two
years Of this time, we most re-
spectfully petition unto your hon
or to grant unto the said Chris
Reed a full and complete pardon
for the remainder of said sentence,
Respectfully submitted,
G.. f. Nunnery, T. S. Brady, ].
B. Butler, r. h.. Brown, G NJ eau
sey and many others.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
CircuitCourt

Opended for the second week
Monday Oct. IA, with all officers
on hand, and a fair-sized crowd.
Tie two juries we're empaneled,
and cases proceeded with, some
civil cases were tried, end com
poomlsed, a number for minor
offenses plead guilty and took
light sentences, some were con
tiuued to future day Of term, the
only cases, about, Of much in-
portance tried we're as follows:
John Reese, murder; life term.
Jesse Dunn, retail; $500 fine.
EACaln, violate ms Law; $500
Continued M'Daniel case a. vi
vent q press until next Court
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
SPECIAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that
there will be a special election
held in Amite county ON the 5th
day Of Nov, 1912, at which elec'
ton the qualified electors voting
shall vote iot" or ''against
the office Of County Prosecuting
Attorney, Respectfully,
X. l., BUTLER
W. d. CAULFElLr
] d. Lea
Oct, 11-'12 Com. of Election
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
OF Tub OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT, &C

of The Southern Herald published
at Liberty, Mississippi, required
by the Act of August "a, 1912.
NoTE.-This statement is to be
made in duplicate, both copies to
be delivered by the publisher to
the postmaster, who will send one
copy to the Third Assistant Post
master General Division Of Clas-
sifcation) Washington, D. c., and
retain the other in the files of the
post Office.
NAME Of POsT-OFF1CE ADDRESS
Editor, A.G.Stratton, Liberty, Miss
MgrEd A.G. .Stratton, Liberty, Miss
Observation-Disclosures
Publish. .A.G. .StrattonLiberty,Miss
Owners, ,A.G. .StrattonLiberty,Mlss
Known bondholders, mortgages,
and other security holders, hold
ing per cent or more Of total
amount of bonds, mortgages or
other securities:
None-known nor unknown
(If additional space is needed,
a sheet of paper may be attached
to this iorm.)
(Signed) A. G. STRATToN.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 9Th day Of October, 1912
r. NJ. BUTLER,
Mayor Of the Town Of Liberty
& ex-oificio a Justice Of the PeacI
within and for Amite county, Stat,
CT Mississippi.
my commission expires the is
Monday Of January, 1913
| IsEAL1 Form 1926.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
Contractor's Take Nellce.

Board Of Supervisors Of Amite
county, Miss, will on the first Mon
day Of Nov. 1912, award contract
to lowest and best bidder for work
ing the roads, furnish material,
and building culverts Of district
No. 8, for the period Of two years,
beginning November Is, 1912, end
ing November Is, 1914, according
to specifications ON file. Sealed
bids to be filed with Clerk Of the
Board on or before noon 1st Mon
day Of Nov. 1912, successful bid
der to make bond at said meeting,
contract to be made subject TO bond
issue and working roads by same
Board reserves the right to reject
lany and all bids.
q N flahsAv. CLARK
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
CHANCERY NOTICE
State of Mississippi, ] J T Lowrey
Amite County VS. Minnie

fI'i -
Amite County VS. Minnie
washington
To Minnie or Eunice Washing
ton, a non resident Of the State Of
Mississippi, whose post office adj
dress is unknown, and TO all per-
sons having or claiming any inter
est in the following described land
sold for taxes on the 4th day Of
April, A. d, 1910, viz:
One quarter (4) Of an acre in
North East Quarter, IN. +. N
north OF Main street, in section 35,
township 3, range 2, E., in Amite
county and in the town Of Gloster.
You are hereby commanded to
appear before the Chancery Court
.oI Amite county, Mississippi, on
the first Monday Of January, 1913,
to plead, answer or demur to the
Bill Of Complaint Of J. T. Lowrey to
confirm his tax title to the above
described land.
Given under my hand and seal
Of office this 26 day Of September,
A. D. 1912.
G. M. CAUsEY
| Ct..,,,.o,,,, Hterl
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
Items from Liberty Drug Suore

AtetA> from Liberty Drug Store
Court proceeds to grind out JUS
tee and Liberty Drug Store con-
tinues to sell the finest line Of ci-
gars in the town, because We make
a special effort to buy the very best
obtainable regardless of price; We
also nave a high class Of chewing
and smoking tobacco, ,alwaysiresh.
DR.. j. f. Hewitt Of New Zion
made Liberty Drug Store an appre
Iciated call. We are always glad
to see the Doctor.
Two shipments Of high-class can
dy to arrive Saturday, We have
been so well pleased with our bus
mess on candy that we expect to
sedouble our efforts to carry the
very best, and are in communica-
ton with company for a line of
bulk goods never handled in town
before, and think that IN the near
future We can offer our candy Gus
toners something extra good
DR.. H. X. Butler, of Zion Hill,
spent several days in town this
week, having business with Court.
If you want to buy a hrst-class
suit Of clothes you call to see a lst
class clothing merchant, because
ne is able to give you the advant-
age of his experience; hence. when
you want to get the best values in
toilet articles, soaps, perfumes, toi
let powders, face powders, station
cry and druggist sundries, always
call at LibertyDrug Store because
we have more than a dozen years
experience and are in better posi-
ton to give you the best value for
your money, as we know the high
class line belonging to a drug store
and our motto has been from the
very beginning of our business life
to buy the very best and give our
patrons the benefit, not specifcal-
ly because we were so patriotic, but
because we believe the very best
way to build and hold a paying
business is to do a high class bust
ness and have satisfied patronage.
Ask Mr.. Brown about his Anti
septic Toilet Cream for chapped,
hands and face, price 25c, made
right here in Liberty Drug Store
labratory. Mr.. Brown is Chief
Chemist, knows just what it con-
tains, and does not put anything
in it that is the least injurious to
the most delicate skin.
Liberty Drug Store will pay 10c
per dozen for prescription vials.
well cleaned and delivered at Drug
Store. regardless of size; so take
of all medicine bottles and encOur
age the habits of the child to make
his spending money. LibertyDrug
Store will be glad to care for all
PACKAGE entrusted to us, 50 don't
hesitate to oall and ask us to put
your package away until you are
ready to go, for we will be glad to
accommodate you.
Having the best mail facilities OF
any point in the county, we care
for mail orders the day received.
All orders from school teachers
will be given special attention and
when you come to town call to see
us, as we feel that your work is Of
the greatest good to the county,
u pom you resting the welfare Of the
rising generation.
Circuit Court
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

The books are now ready for the
collection Of Communication road tax
and will remain open until the 1st
day Of December, 1912. After
that date lists will be furnished to
the Justices Of TIE Peace Of The
several districts Of Amite county,
Mississippi, for collection by dis.
tress. w. II. BArRs,
1913 Shf. I Tax Col
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Comingl Saturday night. The
Unique Picture Show. Your pic
ture snapped on the street and
shown OIL the screen.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

G. 0. McLemore Co. are head
quarters for dress goods, shoes,
etc. New goods arriving daily;
call and inspect our stock.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Mrs. J. D. Robinson returned
Saturday, accompanied by her
daughter Mrs. Matthews, who is
much improved.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Misses Velma Turnipseed and
WiunieDavis Butler left Sunday
morning for Riceville to teach
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Put your syrup up i'll $3.50
gallon steel hoop cypress barrels;
then it will always sell. For sale
by The w. L. Robinson Co.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Miss Minnie Turnipseed took
her departure Sunday for Eleven
Miles where she will teach.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

5 or 6 doses 666 will break any
case Of Chills 4 Fever; and if Ia
ken then as a tonic the Fever will
not return. Price 25c.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. McLemore and
son Caleb left Wednesday morn
ing for Meridian.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Lost-A plain gold ring, Sun
day last, between 2 mile board,
Meadville road and Mrs. Nette
Buffers Liberty. Engraved Nv
10 E." Finder will be rewarded
Y. s. Torrance.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Jhst received one car "Angel
Cake" and "Star" -four. The
best on the market.-C. o. Nc
Lemore Co.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. WilGhlood of
Laurel Hill were recent guests Of
Moore Hotel.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

OUR SHOES FEEL COOP ON THE INSIDE AND
Look GOOD ON THE OUTSIDE. THEY ARE
GOOD CLEAR THRoNdH BRING YOUR FEET
TO US AND WE WILL SLIP THEM INTO A PAIR
OF OUR SHOES, AND YOUR FEET Will CARRY
OUR Shoes AWAY WE Will NOT TAKE
MORE OF YOUR MONEY THAN We OUGHT TO
FOR THAT PAIR or Shoes YOU WANT WE
ARE EXCLUSIVE AGENTS IN THIS TOWN FOR
UP, PRICES DOWN" is OUR MOTTO ON Shoes
The w. L. Robinson Co.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

"See yourself as others see
you, " and laugh with the crowd.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Just Received-50O bushels OF
red rust proof oats for fall plant
ing. Get our prices before you
buy.-The w. L. Robinson Co.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Mr.. F. H. Butler is spending
several days in Brookhaven.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Watch out for the Camera
man." be will sure get your photo
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Miss Clara Swearingen left on
Sunday to teach at Irene.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Notice change of Liberty-White
schedule, effective September 29'
The change now in the morning
train causes it to arrive 9:55, and
remain only 5 minutes; the even
ing train arriving at 4:3O, leaving
ABS; Sunday same as week days.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Miss Annette Turnipseed left
Sunday for Hustler to teach
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

We buy cotton seed.-C. O.
MeLemOre Co.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

We are in the market for all
Of the good, clean, well cooked
sorghum and Louisiana cane syr
up put up in % to S5 gal. bbls.
we can get. Syrup is not mef-
G hantable put up in a second
han d barrel. Tie W, l. Robin
eou fiomnaflv
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Mr.. Leon Jones spent several
DAYS in Liberty last week.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
IN GASH PRl1ES AND Purses

rl@1
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18

Mr.. D, W. Doyle, of Vixburg,
spent a few days at Court.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
FRIDAY, OCT. IS, 1912

Rub.My-Tism will cure you.
The Big Laughing Show Sat
urday night.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-18
SNs Southern NeraAd

Subscription in Advance. 81 90
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SHOULD
Be PROT E.GTED
Against So Many Surgicalo p-
erations. How Mrs. Bethune
and Mr.. Moore Escaped.

Sikeston; Io.-' For seven years. suf.
fered cverythinp Twas Ia bed for four
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PERSONAL

/ II Id
I'd = Taylot IS here from Fair
mont.
Mclean Nash, .of Charleston. is in
the city "A
T. Mathews, lof Parkersburg, Is
lin the city.
w H. Miller Of Charleston, IS a
city visitor.
Noah Lane. Of Parkersburg, Is a
business visitor here.
J. S. Norris, Of Parkersburg, is
transacting business here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. DAVIS
have returned to washington.
Captain NJ. G. sperry win 20 to
Elkins tonight on a business visit.
h Or. I. L Nutter returned Tuesday
morning from a short business trip
Charles B. Alexander spent the
week end with his family In Atlantic
city.
Allen D, Fitzhugh, postmaster at
Bridgeport, was a CITY visitor Mondav
might.
r.,as,, ss-es - , sl - oWeii returned
teslss morning. from PROFESSIONAL
Visit N GRAFTON
George F. Randall, an ex-president
Eoftthe county court, was here Tues.
day from Shinnston.
Charles NJ. Hart has returned
home from Atlantic CITY wher,a .bo
spent 4 week with nv. fsn, nv -
Mr.. and Mira p =, narrsI,s,,,.,,, j.
urbana. 8. Tuesdssv nornin !, Y y VIZ ~
they yiia.meke their future home.
Or. D; P. Morgan and daughter,
Miss Beulah, returned Tuesday morn
James Connelll Of Pittsburg, called
here blythe deatRiof. Miss Bee Cornell,
his sister. Is spending a few days in
the city.
ing from asbrief visit in Philadelphia.
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NOTICE or LETTING OF
~. ~. .riTn N;iisElE CvIi

sealed bids Cor furnishing all ma
teriai and labor necessary to construct
a sidewalk on the bridge across the
West Fork river at Enterprise. will be
recelyed by the County Court of Har-
ftson County, West Virginia, until
noon Of April LIST 1912.
Bids may be HE'D with said Court
or with W; Guy Tetrtck, its clerk, at
Glarkeburg, W. Va.
said court reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
COUNTY COURT OF HARRISON
COUNTY.
BysJoEIN B. srRoTHER, President
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A want I'D campaign can usually
end for you the sort of Job you WANT
And not many people find THAT
KIND OF JOB in any other way.
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SOCIAL
continued from page ~
Union Meets.

"A very interesting and successful
meeting of the executive board of
the Central Woman's Christian
Temperance Union was held this al
ternoon'in the home Of Mrs. olandus
West.
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az those times, and said that ought to
have an operation. ] would not listen to
that, and when friend of my husband
told him about u ydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etahle Compound and what It had done
for his wife, ! Twas willing to take II.
Now look the picture Of health and feel
like It, too. Icanldo my own houseWorS,
hoe my garden and milk a COW. I can.
entertain company and enjoy them. I
can-Yisit when / choose, and walk as far
as any ordinary woman, any day Ia the
month. 4 wish I could talk to,eyery
suffering woman and girl. ~ Mrs. DEMA;
BETnuNE, silest6n, Mo.
Murrayville, Ill. 81 have taken Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
for a very bad case of female trouble
andit madecrne a well woman. Ny
Ihealthwas all broken down; the doctors
said I musthsve noperation, and | was
ready togo to the hospital, but dreadedit
SO that I begin taking your Compoutid.
l got along SO well that I gave up tie
doctors and was saved from the opera
ton. :, MRS. CHARLES MOORE, R. r,
No. 8, Murrayville, I'll.