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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22
10 YOU FEAR THE BOIL
#EEVIL?

This is a question which every
farmer in this section is called on
now to answer for himself. Upon
its intelligent answer depends the
prosperity Of this community for at
least a few years after this busy little
pest arrives here. 1t is not necessary
that this people should become alarm.
ed at his approach, but they should
fear his ravages to the extent Of max
ing every necessary preparation to
combat him in his depredations and
be prepared to live snd pay debts
without depending wholly on cotton.
That the weevil will be here in
force within a very few years is a
certainty; that he will ruin all who
60 on in the same old way" is
equally certain. 1t is up to this
people to study the approaching situa-
ton and be prepared to meet it and
meet it inteIIigentIy or he will bring
unnecessary bankruptcy and ruin.
The Southern Railway Co. has
Mr.. E. E. Burrows stationed here as
Field AGen; in its Cotton Culture
Department. Mr.. Burrows comes
from the farm demonstration work in
Texas where the weeviI has been
getting in his work for several years
and where the people have learned
to raise cotton in spite Of the weevil
His knowledge and experience is
now at the command Of this people
and they should avail themselves Of
the opportunity afforded. Don't de-
pend on the man who talks without
knowledge. &c to the mar who
knows and knows that he Knows.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22

Miss, LeNoir Davis entertained &
number Of neiqhbors and freinds at six
o'clock dinner Of six courses the first
OF the week. This dinner was given
in honor of Mrs. Davis birthday and
was prepared and fauIdessIy served by
the hands Of Miss LeNJoir, who prov
ed herself to be a most agreeable
hostess.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22

STRAYED or STOLEN-One
bIooe red COW, three years old, giving
milk when she left home, A suitable
reward will be paid for any informa-
ton or return Of COW to Mrs. Frank
Burkin.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22

An old darkey who was asked II In
his experience prayer was ever an.
Bwered, replied; We'll, sab, some
pra'rs Is ansud an some isu't-'pends
on what yo' asks To-. Jest arter de
wah, wen it was mighty hard scratch
in To- de culled brudren. / 'bsarved
dat w~'enebber I pway dc Lo'd to sen
one O Massa Peyton's fat turkeys TO
de ole man. dere WAS 10 notice took
OBJ de partition; but wen l pway dat
he would sen de old MAJ TO- de tur.
key, dc ting was tended to befo'
sunup mex mornin' dead sartiD
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22
LIEUT.. J. K. POWERS

Florence, Ala, Feb. 15.-Dr. James
K. Powers, president Of the Florence
State Normal College, received from
The war department this morning a
telegram confirming the press report
Of the death Of his son, First Lieut..
j. Reynolds Powers, Eighth cavalry,
Philippine Islands. The message
from the war department stated that
Lieut.. Powers death occurred at 3 p.
m. Monday, and that further details
would follow.
Lieut., Powers was one Of the bright
est young men that ever went out from
Florence, and the news Of his death
came as a shock to the entire city.
He graduated from the State Normal
in 1896, while bis father was presi.
dent of that college, and from the
University Of Alabama in 1899. He
graduated from West Point in 1903,
and was assigned to Jefferson barracks,
Fl. Russell, Wyo, Fl. Mckinley, P. l.,
Fl. Yellowstone, Fl. Huachuca. Ariz.,
r. r
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22

All persons interested in the live
stock industry in Chickasaw county
are requested to meet at the court
house at OkoIona on Friday afternoon
al 1:30 O'Clock, March Ist, for the
purpose Of organizing a Live Stock
Association the object, Of which. IS to
encourge and promote The breeding
and Improvement Of high grade and
pure bred livestock, cooperation in
purchasing pure bred stock, and a
general welfare of the industry.
Come everybody and hear what the
speakers have to say and help to
make the meeting a great
L. Z. HURT,
J. W. MURFEE,
W. B. ABERNETHY.
Committee.
LIEUT.. !. K. POWERS
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22
Local News.

Sunday.
For Fancy Cain Syrup call
Corners.
Mrs. Alvarez and daughters visited
Mobile this week.
Miss Mary Spradley is spending a
few days at home.
Remember the Boys Corn Club
meeting Saturday.
Mr., A, F. Order is in the delta on
= business this week.
Mr., }, M. Haley made a business
trip to Houston Tuesday.
Old Fashion Country,styIe, Pure
Lard for sale at Corners,
Miss Mary HuIsey spent Saturday
and Sunday with homefoIks.
MIR. Flanagan, Of Houston, was in
the city Sunday and Monday.
FOR SALE-Baled Hay.
j. M. HALEY.
MIR. c. D. and 0. D. Conner spent
Sunday on the streets Of Okolona,
Messrs Richard Nelson and Mamie
RnbeI spent a few days in Memphis
this week.
We understand that several Of the
home boys visited RipIy (?) Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mr.. T, K, Downing was over from
Van VIeet a few days ago and made
US a pleasant visit,
Mr. and Mrs. D. Creighton have
returned from a two weeks stay on
the Mississippi coast,
Fancy California Jumbo Celery
Stored in my dollhouse, Always
ready. W. P. Conner.
Earnest Conner says he has an
over supply Of kisses to dispose of,
Come on girls and get your share,
Mr., G. H. Babbitt and W. j.
Williams attended the Grand Lodge
Of Masons at Hattiesburg this week.
We learn that Miss Mamie Shell,
Of Wren, who has been sick for some
time is now in a very dangerous con-
dition.
Rev. J, L. Sykes will preach at the
Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday
February 25lh at II A NJ. Every.
body cordially invited.
Mr.. Robert Gordon and wife, Of
Little Rock, Ark, visited Mn, Gordon S
taa a c.D,.I.,. aaI e.,,Ja,. '''
'' 49,
The OkoIoaa chapter u y. ~ viii
meet irSi FRIDAY IN Marc" with "lrs
r~y.,J I:- na.5ar naI L-- L..
..o-L, J.o.
Mrs Lee Dorden and MRS. L'-
6oozer nave no" gone INTO the "rcs.
"'aN'"s BUSINESS a. '"' '~-'.''"~' u.
.r.. IN all. PLo,a NJ n
Eggs Tor "a,1o'a@ from mes o"''oa
White "yanoo'fS aao Dun, I I>o2"'
9Loo tor 10. ALSO na'4n N00'e.
DucEs 2I'OO IoF -
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-02-22
Contest
Contest e
Colt Club Free to AID
General Rules and Regulations

General Rules and Regulations
ANooeHms must reside within the trade territory Of Ok%a Miss and within Is miles said city,
All contestants must agree to abde by the awards made by the committee
All coneBmsm must agree to How their enns mspecedd ay time
All prize winners must agree nme public exhibit of heir podcsu animals in the city of Okdna not to
exceed dmed times provided they merqnsedn dn
All entries must be guy mme No Mah hour entries will be allowed ncunpee for prize but such nay be
made the pmmsed upUto y
Rules for Contest A
Entries must consist Of acres tive Of cotton and two dcur-muH be located on one farm am be under the
Of ue person
Land must nnaandh dBnaesedp persons mdh land measurement and crop yield must be certified to by
two dsneesdpe mnsm and by the contestant
Contestants must make careful record e method of neDamnn and cultivation and keep an accurate
of every item of @pmcer including h, fertilizer, rent ETC. and ppts same writing thu frs of each
month from the first of May until 1.-THE first of OCTOBER land failure to so report for two consecutive months will be
mMdaed and hd aa Withdrawal from the contest
All eresu must be mdeo regular written applications and heemH bn m, hands hte first dMnn
Rules for Contest y
The anne rules for Contest A ~tr as same are applicable.
Rules for Contest C
The same as for Contest As hm anne are applicable
Sample bales leach cutting must be turned in directly alter bms
Rules for Contests ID * Il
Notice Of intention to cauhae contests mus be anm writing jane LM
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs II G. BeIss, OF Mis-
souri, Flat. brought a load Of farm
produce 10 town Wednesday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
PETITION FOR COUNTY
ROAD TO THE APPLEGATE

The county court will at its meet
ing on December 4 act upon a most
generously signed petition asking
that a new county road be opened up
through from Grants Pass by way
of the New Hope road, down the APP
plegate river, and connecting with
the Mooney Mountain road through
to the Wilderyille highway
The proposed new road will open
up a territory that is greatly in need
of better road connection with the
outside. and every farmer in the af-
tected district has signed the petit
tion. The route Of the petitioned
highway is westerly from a little
north of Newhope and will cross the
Applegate river near what is known
as the Jap Wetherby place A new
bridge is asked from the county
at this point. After crossing the Ap-
plegate. the road follows through
sections 16, II and rs. to Little
Cheney creek, where It connects
with the Mooney Mountain road
There is only about a mile of new
road TO construct on the proposed
highway. and excellent grades win
obtain throughout, there not being a
hnI In the entire distance. The build
ing of the road viii open mp the
Rogue River Lime Co. property in
section 10, and will give that indus
try an opportunity to haul its pro-
duct to this city for shipment with
its big caterpillar tractor with no
GRADES to negotiate
This road is part Of the much
talked-of short cut through to the
Holland country which will be made
Is miles nearer to Grants Pass when
this and the balance Of the road is
opened up. Il is one Of the most i'm
portant road building propositions il
the county, and the county court will
certainly give it careful considera-
ton
John y. Fem returned 10 Galice
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
MRS. CONKLIN FIRST
WOMAN TO REGISTER.

Attorney General Crawford holds
that the suffrage law voted upon at
the late election Is now effective, and
acting under that opinion the auditor
OF the city OF Grants Pass will receive
the registration OF women voters.
Following the announcement Mrs,
Arthur Conklln, president Of the
Equal Suffrage Association Of South
ern Oregon. presented herself at the
office OF Auditor Johnston, and had
the great honor Of being the first wo-
man In the city. and likely the first
IN the state OF Oregon, to qualify as
an elector. Mrs A. w Bartlett, pres
ldent OF the Equal Suffrage league OF
Grants Pass and Mrs c Il Glenn
ents. It's secretary were second and
third, respectively TO have their
names recorded
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
THREE CANDIDATES
ANNOUNCED FOR MAYOR

The mayoralty contest in Grants
Fass will be a three-cornered game
again this season. Two candidates
are already in the field, Mayor smith
having been nominated by petitions
MED with the auditor Tuesday morn
ing, and Mr. Hanley having been
nominated by the socialists in party
convention. Petitions are now be-
ing circulated and freely signed ash
ing that the name of c. L. Hobar,
president of the commercial club. be
placed upon the official ballot. thus
completing the trio who will battle
for the honors and emoluments of
the office
1t had been expected that Council
man H. L. Herzinger would become
candidate for the higher office. but
with the presenting of the name OF
dr. Hobart, Mr. Herznger's friends
decided that they would return tho
latter gentleman to the council, and
petitions to that effect are in circu-
lation today Mr.. Herzinger is from
the Fourth ward.
The stringency of the recently en-
acted license ordinance is CALLING up
on some of the citizens, and it is like
ly that the new law may appear as
the gage Of battle on December 2nd.
Mayor Smith is credited with having
been largely instrumental in shaping
the provisions Of the ordinance. and
the strife of the municipal fight will
center there
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
JOSEPHINE COUNTY VOTE
CANVASSED BY THE BOARD
A Total of 2243 Ballots Were Cast For Presi-
dent---Roosevelt In The Lead
With 796 Votes

Tax exemption moneys and credits.
yes, 794; no, 1901.
Revising inheritance tax bills, yes,
GO; no. l0O5.
Equitable freight rate bill, yes,
l,141; no, 61S.
Home rule road bill, yes, SS9; no,
9lO.
Abolishing state senate, yes, 5S1;
no, LAS.
Graduated tax measure, yes. 6t3;
no, 1,2SS.
Abolishing capital punishment, yes,
767; no. 1,011.
Prohibiting boycotting, yes, T27;
no, l,10S.
Prohibiting use of public streets
for speech making yes, 693; no, L.
147.
University appropriation, yes, lS9;
no. 1885.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
DEVELOPMENT WOULD FOLLOW
RAILROAD BUILDING.
WOULD FURNISH TRAFFIC
Contemplated Plant of 500 barrels
Daily Capacity May be
Built.

Available traffic for a railway COM
pany is always the determining fac
tor in the location OF new lines OF
transportation, and the talk about the
building of new roads out from
Grants Pass has made this feature of
tonnage that would be tributary to ii
the important topic.
Some figures recently compiled by
s. b. Gorbutt, manager of the Rogue
River Lime Co., located on Cheney
Creek, show that this industry alone
would prove a valuable asset to a
railroad, and would supply a great
amount OF traffic for It.
Mr. Gorbutt says that the smallest
possible installation which the Lime
company could install upon its prop
erty for the manufacture of cement
would be OF 500 barrels daily capac-
icy, and that they were now consider
Ing the abylsabillty of such install
lation, but that rail transportation
would be a necessity. With a plant
of this size In operation, the ship
ments would amount to 100 tons
daily. with an incoming shipment OF
80 tons of coal for the operation OF
the plant. Other miscellaneous ship
ments would amount to several car
loads weekly while the materials re-
qulred for the erection of the cement
plant would approximate 1850 tons.
"The lime factory which we are nc
present installing has a capacity OF
but ten tons daily" said Mr. Gorbutt,
"but with rail transportation We
would undoubtedly increase this ca
paclty to from 80 to so tons daily,
tue product being In various forms
such as lump lime, hydrated lime,
patent plaster, fertilizer and ground
limestone
at Is also probable that, in addl-
tion, we would have shipments Of raw
limerick, amounting to a carload
week
Until such time as we install our
own barrel factory, We would also
have incoming shipments Of barrel
stock, approxlmatlng two carloads per
month
"We are also, at the present time
investigating the deposits Of clay and
shale, which are located on our prop
erty. which promise to make a light
colored brick, II not fire brick, and
with rail transportation, we could af-
ford to develop these materials, which
would result In future tonnage.
"You will understand that the fg-
ures given are for the smallest in
stallatlon we could possibly make and
# would be our plan, as the market
Justified to increase our capacity by
adding similar units
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
MANY WOMEN REGISTER
FOR DEC. ELECTION

That mere man who said the wo-
men would not register and vote II
they had the opportunity has taken a
vacation now, and has nothing more
to offer For city Auditor Johnston,
who is by virtue Of his office, also
registration clerk for the four wards,
has been kept more than busy since
Fthe first announcement that the reg
lstration books were open to the new
ly enfranchised having recorded the
names and the ages-oh. horrors
Of more than half a hundred IN the
first half day, the first hour, and that
during a heavy downpour Of rain
seeing 1G present themselves to be-
come qualified as electors
The ladies' are showing no partial
fly in the matter Of political parties
an the various creeds and faiths get
ting their share Of the registration.
OF the leaders In the equal suffrage
movement, Mrs Conklln registered
as an Independent. Mrs Bartlett as
progressive, Mrs. Clements as a re-
publican, and Mrs. Loughrldge as a
democrat.
The registration books Will be open
tim Friday evening. November %.
Friday evening they will be open at
the city hall, and Saturday evening
they will be found al Russell's con-
fectlonery store where ladies from
any Of the wards can register The
books will also be kept down town on
certain evenings next week, Of which
due announcement Will be given.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
NIKE MORGAN TO HANG
FRIDAY, DECEMBER l3

SALEM, Nov 1.-THE scaifold at
the state penitentiary is being put In
readiness for the fateful day of Fri
day, December 10, when five men
are doomed to be hanged.
Throughout the suspense after
election day these five and the two
Humphrey brothers, who are also
condemned, but who have appealed,
showed the intensity OF feeling
which gripped them, but Supernten-
dent Curtis says they kept up their
spirits with hope that the verdict of
the people would be thumbs up"
That the adjustment measure
was lost was known to them as soon
as to the rest of the state, as they
had access to the daily papers.
1T made them very nervous -
said Curtis. AN along Frank Gar
rison. condemned to hang for kill
ing Roy Perkins in Coos county had
declared he did not care what the
vote was on the measure. He as
sumed an attitude of brayado But
when the news came that the death
penalty was to stand the effect on
him was as great as upon the 9th
ers."
None of them talked about it, but
each one got busy with friends and
attorneys and is working to get his
case back into court.
one or two are hoping for execu.
tive clemency before the last mo-
ment.
Governor West reiterated his dec
laratlon today that so far as he Was
concerned the will of the people
should be carried out and all of the
men be hung on the day set
There will be no more re-
Drieyes.' he declared I'VE won't
have the job done IN relays
The governor said the execution,
chamber was being put in readiness
and the ropes being examined and
stretched
The FIVE condemned men, Mike
Morgan, Frank Garrison II T. Rob
erts. Noble Faulder and John W
Taylor have been segregated from
the other prisoners and are now
awaiting the day Of their execution
The Humphrey brothers are not il-
cluded in the FIVE to be executed pc.
cember 10, as they have their cases
before the supreme court on appeal
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
No DYNAMITE FOR
BENTON MINE STRIKERs

SEATTLE, Nov Scouting the
charge that the union strikers at the
Renton coal mines have any intention
TO resort 10 dynamite, T W Russell,
president OF District no. 10. United
Mine Workers, today issued a state
ment ln which he left a yelled infer
ence that II any dynamite was dis.
covered It was planted for the pur-
pose Of dlscredlting the union
lie emphatically denied that the
union countenances any acts Of ylo-
lence The strikers are fighting for
union recognition and for wage
agreements
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
NINE PERSONS PERISH
WHEN MAYFLOWER SINKS.

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov 14.-Three
Of the Mayfower an an
eiert craft. so feet long. which sprang
a leak and sank in storm last night,
were rescued today from a isIet In
the Nadawaska river, three miles be-
low Barry's Bay near here. The sur
vivors said that nine persons perished
when the Mayhower went down
AS the boat struck the storm, she
started to wailow IN the sea and leak,
and then sank almost Immediately.
The survivors clung TO wreckage. \
fourth passenger Patrick O'Brien
who also reached the islet. died from
exposure.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
PARTIES READY TO
CONSTRUCT SHELTER

President Hobart OF the CONNER
cial club announced at the Monday
night meeting of the organization
that parties were ready to construct
a smelter here Il the locality saw III
to properly encourage the industry.
Discussion following the announce
ment developed the unanimous opil-
ion in favor OF producing industries,
but there were many features pre-
sented that did not encourage the es-
tablishment OF smelter In the near
proximity of the city or of It's agrcul-
ural lands The experience OF Butte,
Montana, where the physical sur
roundings are much the same as they
are here. and of smelter towns In
northern California, were cited, and
with the building of a railroad to the
coast, which will probably material
ize in the near future, many club
members thought It would be better
that smelters he constructed farther
toward the sea board This would
give down hill haul for the ores
from all the mines, and the poison
GUS fumes from the smelling copper
ore would not endanger the orchards
Mr.. Hobart also spoke OF the good
work done In cities through the de
velopment Of the "St, Paul idea" Of
getting together for the public well
fare The work started by the Good
Roads association is along this line
and It was commended by the presl-
dent
Geo. Lundberg called up the ques-
ton of the proper disposal OF the
garbage of the city, and wanted the
club to busy itself IN solving It, and
Mr. Nlpper thought the club could
also properly interest itself in the OBJ
tanning OF a sufficient water supply
for domestic purposes from some one
Of the sources that is now available.
The committee that was IN charge
of the recent dance given under the
auspices of the club reported that the
cash surplus was light. but that so
cially the affair was most successful.
Chairman Clarke thought that a sec
ond attempt would show better fnan-
clal results, and tho committee was
therefore continued indefinitely, and
announcement Of another ball viii be
forthcoming
Dr. Spauldiug, who has recently To-
Gated here, coming from Alaska, WAS
present and made a short address
and showed that already he was o
good booster for the Rogue valley.
Mr. Spaulding has purchased tract
I'm the Madrona subdivision at Muir
ply, and will make his home there
Refreshments we're served follow
ing the formal meeting Of the club,
and about seyenty-fye partook
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-15
5-STAMP MILL MAKES
RUN on GOLD DRIFT.

The new fve-stamp mill recently
put on the Gold Drift mine 10y lAe
Jump-On-Joe Mining Co. was stated
to be pounding up ore for the hrsi
time at noon Saturday and continued
till noon on Sunday. the result oil the
twenty-four hours run being anai-
gam that was estimated at 500.
The ore used in the test was from
the discard dump where the lowe
value rock was dumped vhea tae
higher grade was sorted ou- ior
transportation TO mill. ana the 'f
ues which It returned we're hi-all
gratifying.