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The Jones County news., 1912-02-29

Any amount Of red or grey fox.
Write me what you have or can
get. Taylor Hurst,
Morton. Miss.
The Jones County news., 1912-02-29
JOKES.

Miss Matte lin Physics Glass;
Mildren, what is electricity7
Mildren-ThaCs unseen fire.
Miss Carter lin History Class =
Miss Winnie, who did King Steph-
ems have to assist him?
Winnie-Lord Chandelier (mean-
ing Lord Chancellor
The Seniors were 1iuscssing The
Autobiography of BeaJamin Frank
lin"
Annie CO. ye, Bsenjamin is tn,
man that caught lightning,
z INTELLECTUALLY we'll caaet
lightning l,,'l!, ss.,i. 4 We d09 read Benia-
When Miss Matte lsked one of
the city girls what Mind of cells
there were one of Shem repliel
thus:
We'll, you know there are two
kinds OF cells-the simplest is the
'volastic.' and if you put both ends
together they will be eTectrocuted.
John, did you take the note to
Mr.. Kcnna?"
Yes, but ! don't think he cap
read it"
why so, John2n
Because he is blind, sir. While
wur in The room he ask I'd me
vice where my hat wlIr. and it
Nur on my head al, the tiEie.
The Jones County news., 1912-02-29

Judicial district Of Jones county.
state of Mississippi, at the court
house in the town OF Ellisvilles in
said county and state, on the isst
Monday aand third day of June, A..
D., 1912, to plead answer or demur
TO the bull of complaint of the Rich
ton Land Development Company, 10
confirm tax title wherein yol ars
defendants.
This the 22 day of February, A. ID.
1912.
w. II. BuFkIN,
Chancery Clerk
By w. V. Walters, d, G.
The Jones County news., 1912-02-29
Notice TO Non-sesideni Defendants

The state of Mississippi.
To Thomas Blandon and the un-
known heirs of Thomas Blandon.
and all persons having or claiming
any legal or equitable interest ia
the land described as the S. w. ~
of the S. w ia of section town
ship north, range II west, in
Jones county, Mississippi sold for
taxes July 5, 1888:
| You are commanded 10 appear be
fore the chancery court of the first
Judicial district Of Jones county,
Mississippi, at the court house in
the town Of Ellisyille, In said coun-
ty and state, on the first Monday
and third day Of June, A. d.. 1912, 10
plead, answer or demur to the bin
Z of complaint Of The Richton Land
Development Company, TO confirm
5iI,s tay sisle, .wbereia xon agal aslsadl
| This the go day Of February, A.
D., 1912.
| w. II. BUFKiN.
Chunrapv CLARK
The Jones County news., 1912-02-29
[. Il. ). COLUMN

-Aeg4 - ~lan, i2....-..-
~ -. EDITOR in Chief
-..4. Aus. i2..........-...
............. Assistant Edito
lay Jai.ssan, tS............
. Society Reporter
Mildred Brooke, 12.....
....... Athletic Editor
Willie Craft, -. Jokes Editor
Editor in Chief and Mary Tucker,
h4..... Business Managers
The Jones County news., 1912-02-29

Miss Matte lin Physics Glass
Mildren, what is electricity7
Mildren-ThaCs unseen fire.
The Jones County news., 1912-02-29

| wish to thank my many friends.
white and colored May the Lord
prosper you hundred fold.
Allen Lightfoot.
The Jones County news., 1912-02-29
Virginia-Carolina
Higln-Grade
Fertilizers

used in the right manner there nothing uoer the skother
thar unexpected oea outo prevent you from getting
two bales OF Cotton 80 the
Write for free espy Virginia Carolina 1912 YEAR BOOK
Z a val1a hook
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
TOTAL
Many Driven From Home,

Every year, in many parts of the country, thousands are driven from their homes by coughs and lung dis eases. Friends and business are left behind for other climates, but this is costly and not always sure. A better way-the way of mHltitudes-is to use Dr. Kings New Discovery and cure yourself at home. Stay right there, with your friends, and take this safe medicine. Throat and lung troubles find quick relief and health returns. Its help in coughs, colds, grip, croup, whooping- cough and sore lungs make it positive blessing. soc and $1.OO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
CARGIlL TO MANAGE
 THE PACKING HOUSE
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, MAN WILL SUPERINTEND ERECTION OF
 LOCAL PLANT.
Directors Also Elect j, (. Bain and w, D. Hearn to Fill Board Va.
 cancies.

Definite steps were taken at the meeting of the directors of the Ar kansas Packing Company yesterday at the offices in the Citizens Bank Building, when William Cargill, of Fort Worth, Texas, was elected man. ager of the plant and instructed to at once get plans, specifications and es- inmates for the buildingai.As soon as the plans are approved by the board of directors bids will be received land construction work begun, which, in the opinion of Judge James Gould, will be before January l.
 MT. Cargill left yesterday for Fort Worth to make arrangements to bring his family to Pine Bluff.
 Two vacancies on the board of di- rectors were filled. J. c. Bain was elected to succeed Simon Whitestone, and w. D. Hearn was elected to suc- ceed J. r. Mcintyre, resigned MT. Hearn was also made a member of the finance committee and elected first vice president.
 Sufficient stock has been sold to justify the directors in taking steps looking to the erection of the plant.
 A prominent southeast Arkansas banker invested in 50 shares of stock yesterday and other smaller stock holders who heretofore have had mis, givings as to the success of the pro- ject, at the meeting yesterday ex- pressed satisfaction over the condi- tion and bright prospects for the con- cern.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
A SOUR, GASSY,
 UPSET STOMACH
''Pape's Diapepsin" Regulates Your Stomach and Ends Indigestion
 in Five Minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomach damage-do you? We'll don't bother. If your stomach is in a revolt; if sour gassy and upset, and what you just ate has fermented into stubborn Jumps; your head dizzy and aches; belch gases and acids and eructate undigested food; breath foul tongue coated-just take little Diapepsin and in five minutes you truly will wonder what became of the indiges- tion and distress.
 Millions of men and women today know that it is needless to have a bad stomach. A little Diapepsin oc- casionally keeps this delicate organ regulated and they eat their favorite foods without fear.
 If your stomach doesn't take care of your liberal limit without rebel lion; if your food is damage instead of help, remember the quickest, surest, most harmless relief is Pape's Diapepsin which costs only fifty cents for large case at drug stores. It's truly wonderful-it digests food and sets things straight, so gently and easily that if is really astonish- ing. Please, for your sake, don't go cn and on with a weak, disordered stomach; it's so unnecessary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

mother and highly recommend your med icine to all my friends. Mrs A. B. MARTINEZ, 121 s. Laredo St., San An tonic, Texas.
 Brooklyn, NY.-tI was ailing all the time and did not know what the matter was. I wanted a baby but my health would not permit it. Twas nervous, my side ached and 1 was all run down. I heard that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was good and took the medi- cine. l have now beautiful baby and your Compound has helped me in every way. Mrs. J. J. STEWART, 299 Hum boldt St., Brooklyn, NY.
 t If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi- deatiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will ale= opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
c. H. Berry, We'll Known Forrest City Mill Owner,
 Never Returned Home.
HAD BUSINESS HERE
Brother Wants Some InformatiOn-Q. M. Fraim Reports the Case
 to the Police. ..

G. H. Berry, a well known and we'll to-do mill owner of Forrest City, St. 7 Francis county, Arkansas, disappear ed in this city two weeks ago as completely as if the earth had open- ed up and swallowed him. At the time of his disappearance he is known to have had a large sum of money on his person, as he cashed a check for $500 at the Citizens Bank on that day and that was the last seen of him.
 MT. Berry had been here for sev- eral days and he was thought to have returned to his home at Forrest City Friday message came from his bro- ther, Ed Berry. at Forrest City making inquiry about him and giving the first news of Berry's mysterious disappearance. His mother lives at Forrest City and he has one child living in St. Louis.
 o. M. Fraim, local timber man llNlHS at NO. SI9 " est SlNIn avenue, reported the matter to the Pine Blu fl police. MT. Fraim purchased some timber from Mir. Berry on August 30 and gave him check for $300.s He also gave him some small change, ad- vising him to have the check cashed after his return to his home. h. stead-on the following day--Berry cashed the check at the Citizens Bank here. He said he was going to Forrest City and was preparing to es- tablish mill on the Saline river near Kingsland, Cleveland county. His brother says that he never came back home and that after thorough search they have found no one who saw him after he left the Pine Bluff bank.
 The disappearance of Berry has not been explained here. but thorough investigation will be made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
MAIN STREET PROPERTY
 OWNERS MEET TONIGHT

J. A. Clement, J. H. Watkins and Charles Chestnut, commissioners for the Main street paving district, and City Engineer Frank Allen will meet with the property owners of the dis trict tonight at o'clock at the Cham Der of Commerce. The commission for the paving because of lack of funds and the meeting was called by the commissioners in order to discuss the matter and if possible decide on a cheaper surface paving. asphaltic concrete, with which West Fifth ave- nue will be paved, or Tarvia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by his firm.
 WALDING, KINNAN X MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucuous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price Toe per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
STATE SCHOOL FUND
 IS APP0R1I0NED
SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF PINE BLUFF WILL RECEIVE $11,793.5S
 FROM THE TOTAL.
County Treasurer NichOl Distributes Fund Among the Various
 School Districts.

The apportionment of the state school fund, which is to be distribut- ed among thirty eight school districts in this county for the use of 20,47S school children, has been made by Deputy County Clerk George w. Lindsay and turned over to County Treasurer Curran M Nichol. The flrd has been distributed by MT. Mi cnol among the various districts in the county and credited to them ac- cording to the number of school chil- dren in each district. Pine Bluff will receive $11,79355 from the fund. The apportionment for the various dis trlcts in the county follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

T. L. Parks, Murrayville, Ga, Route 1, is in his 73rd year, and was recent ly cured of bad kidney and bladder trouble. He says himself: "I have suffered with my kidneys. My back ached and I was annoyed with bladder irregularities. I can truthfully say, one soc bottle of Foley Kidney Pills cured me entirely" They contain no habit forming drugs. w. l.. Dewoody &. Co. 9A
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
THE BLESSING
 0F MOTHERHOOD
Healthy Mother. and Chil- dren Make Happy Homes

Motherhood is woman's highest sphere in life. It is the fruition of her dearest hopes and greatest desires; yet thou sands of noble women through some de. rangement have been denied this blessing.
 In many homes once childless there are now children because of the fact that Lydia B. Pinkham' 'sVegeteble Compound makesWomen normal, healthy and strong.
 San Antonio, Texas. --s'To all women who desire to have children in their
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
Antoine Deloria, Postmaster

Antoine Deloria, Postmaster at Gar den. Mich, knows the exact facts when he speaks of the curative value Of Foley Kidney Pills. He says: From my own experience I recom- mend Foley Kidney Pills, as a great remedy for kidney trouble. My father was cured of kidney disease and a good many of my neighbors were cur ed by Foley Kidney Pills" w. L. De- woody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

homes and to be well and happy l recom- mend Lydia E. Pink : hams Veg ct a b le Compound. I suf- fered from a dis placement and other f e m a l e weakness.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's s Compound was the only remedy
 that ever helped me,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

A really effective kidney and blad- der medicine must first stop the prog ress of the disease and the ncure the coalitions that cause t. Use Foley Kidney Pills for all kidney and blad- der trouble and urinary irregularities. They are safe and reliable. They help quickly and permanently. In the yell low package. w. l. Dewoody 6 Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

Mrs. Pr 'ce, of White, Ark, mother of Miss Kate Price of this city. pas sed through the city yesterday tn route to Stuttgart for visit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14
KINNAN & MARVIN,

Mrs. Tom Payne has returned from Dumas, where she visited friends aud relatives fer several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

G. w. Morrow, the we'll known planter of S,herrill, was ill the city yesterday on business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

Mrs. 4. W. Mills and daughter, who have been spending month in Bat tie Creek. Mich, are expected to re- turn home Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-14

v Sleep in peace on a Ia France" You can get it at Reap & Crawford
 Furniture Go. u
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
sang for sultan.

Mulai Hand, the ex-Sultan Of Moroc-
co, while staying at Vichy, in France,
made an excursion to Les Ardoisieres,
says the "Matin." where Napoleon III,
used often to go for rest. Three young
girls. sisters. timidly approached the
Sultan and asked him to sign post
cards. Mulai Hafd consented on con-
dition that they would each sing a
song to him. Two Of the girls at
once complied, and the delighted Mu-
lai Hafld wrote on their cards words
which, translated, mean: Like Ma
poleon Ill, have visited Les Ardoi-
sieres, where have enjoyed together
with the calm and freshness of ma
ture, the grace and charm Of the
voices Of Miles. Paulette and Clio
tide" The third girl did not know
how to sing, but one Of her sisters
having sung for her the Sultan added
the name Of Gabrielle.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11

tor told me to 60 to a hospital. / did
not like that idea very well, so, when l
saw your advertisement in q paper, !
wrote to you for advice, and have done as
you told me. have taken Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
Liver Pills, and now have my health.
"h sick and Riling women would only
know enough to take your medicine, they
would get relief. Mrs. BENZ. H. STAINS
Berry, Route 6, Box Is, Upper Ssndusky,
Ohio.
II you have mysterious pains, irregu-
larity, bAckaehe, extreme nervousness,
Inflammation, liberation or displace-
msnt, don't wait too long, but try Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound now.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has been the standard remedy
for female ills, and such unquestionabls
testimony as the above proves the value
Of this famous remedy and should give
every enc confidence.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
obllslne.

A young man who had never testl-
fed before was called before the court
as witness in certain case. He
was somewhat fiustered over the at
tentlon that was being paid him. and
mumbled his words so that the young
woman stenographer could not hear
them distinctly, He was told to speak
plainly and to turn toward the stenog.
rapher.
Speak to the stenographer." said
the prosecutor.
At that the young man arose and
with a deep bow to the lady said,
How do you do?"-Satire.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
WOMAN WORKS OUT PROBLEM
Mrs. Sarah Erickson Declares the Hen
Lays an Egg at the Same Hour
She Was Born.
What time O. day
Does a hen lay?


That question has puzzled poultry
fanciers for unnumbered decades, but
now, 1t seems, 1t has been satisfactor-
lily solved by woman. She Is Mrs.
Sarah Erickson of Falconer, N. Y,
Having kept chickens for 81 years,
she believes she qualifiLs as an expert
in this line of effort.
Il have worked out the problem"
she declares. by using marked leg.
bands, trap nests and alarm clocks at
tached to the nests have determined
that hen lays an egg at the same
hour, minute and second that she was
born, or rather hatched. For in.
stance, If the hen happened to be able
to peck its way through its shell at
TAB a. m, she will lay an egg at pre-
cisely 7:49 a. m. And she will do this
without variation every time she is ins
clined to lay, l have kept close, sys-
tematic watch on my hens for FIVE
years, and | have never known the
rule to fail"
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
ANOTHER KIND OF FINANCE.

Norman B. Mack. who is 4 politician
md who, therefore, never tells any
thing but the truth, relates this story
about himself:
sOn one OF my trips to New York l
had to visit a bank that is not very
well known. l got mixed up in my
sense Of location, and finally / asked
= newshoy to direct me to the build
lpg. telling him u l would give him
half a dollar tor~his services. He
aTeed and led me to the bank. which
vas only four doors away.
That l remarked, as l gave him
the money, was half a dollar easily
earned
81 know it, he said, but, boss, you
must remember that bank directors
are paid high in New York. '"-Popu-
lar Magazine.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
American Tools Preferred.

A favorite sport in New Zealand, as
also in Australia and Tasmania, is COM
petition in wood chopping and saving;
and in these contests which attract a
great deal of interest, the champion
ships are always won through the use
of American tools. In fact, the expert
woodsman working for a prize would
never think Of using any other kind Of
tools.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES
HESsE
One Universal symbol.

Scientists at work on a universal
language have one symbol to start
with what already has the same mean
ing the world over" traveller said.
That is the skull and crossbones. Its
speech is even more universal than
music or money. Musical values diff
fer in different countries. SO does
money, but from one end of the earth
to the other skull and crossbones
means poison"
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Recognize Value Of Sports.

Bridegrooms in Australia last year
ranged from sixteen to ninety-nine
years of age, and the records show
the youngest bride was fifteen, and
the Oldest eighty-two. One man OF
seventyseven married a girl OF eight
cen. 1t is not surprising to learn
that more marriages were reported
from the country than ever before.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
A Pen and Ink Shakespeare.

Woodrow Wilson, on a recent visit
to Atlantic City, referred good humor-
edly to his rather illegible handwrlt-
ing.
But my hand is nothing" he said
TO that Of Horace Greeley"
Poor Greeley once quoted from
Shakespeare in leading article, ''Tis
true, tbs pity, and pity It's tbs true.
"Thls appeared next day:
""Tis two, It's fifty, tbs fifty, 'tis
fifty-two.'"
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Bears the


The French ministry of public works
is endeavoring to have the govern
ment adopt the system of reckoning
tire on railways by the use of the
hours from 1 to "a, instead of 12 noon
to IL midnight. This system has al
ready been adopted by many CONT
mental railways and has been in op-
Grafton for years on the Canadian Pa
ciflc railway.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
How Doctor HeIped Lawyer.

Il certainly think these profession
al mSp play into one another's hands
What do you mean by that?"
"A doctor charged for advising me
to get right out into the country, and
while there, In order to kill time, ]
made love to a rural maiden, and now
I'm paying a lawyer to defend me in 3
breach of promise case" Satire.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
A Paying Guest.

Prison Warden-It's Just been found
out that you didn't commit that crime
you've been in for all these years. and
SO The governor has pardoned you
innocent Man-Tm-Pm pardoned,
am 1?
Frlson Warden-Y-e-s, but don't 20
yet III have to telegraph for fur.
ther instructions.
innocent Man-What about?
Prison Warden-Seems to me that
eonsiderin' you hadn't any business
here. you ought to pay the state for
your board.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Handy 70 Have Around.

Are you one Of those who believe
the dog is mans most faithful friendf-
i must admit that am not"
Then you. l take it, do not kesu
a dog?"
oh, yes, keep one, but not be
cause / like the brutes. 1t happens
that the one we have always howls
numerically when my wife tries to
sing g"-Judge.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Different Material.

The business man looked the grad
uate over casually.
Il have no position to offer you," he
said.
"You misunderstood" responded the
graduate. What want is job"
Two minutes later he was at work
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Matrlmony In Australia.

The scheme on which King Georges
children are educated includes care.
full instruction in all typical open air
sports and games. Cricket, riding,
fencing, boxing, shooting and the like
the young prince of Wales has been
carefully and scientifically taught by
past masters.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Don't Take CalomeI
Bonds Pills Are Better
they do not sicken or gripe.

They do not slcken or gripe.
They do not "tear you to pieces"
They do not leave you constipated.
They are small, mild, effective. Why
waste time and money on unknown
and expensive purgatlves7
Just take one Bonds Pill at bed
time for that headache, biliousness,
torpid liver, etc, and wake up WE'LL
All Druggists, Csc, or send to Bonds
Pharmacy Co., Little Rock, Ark.
A free sample on request. Adv.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
In Cav New York.

Uncle Ben had just returned from
his first visit to the metropolis.
How'd you like the city," inquired
the loungers at the corner grocery.
"Fust rate" replied Uncle Ben,
"on'y theys so many men wearin uni
forms at everybody looked like either
bandboys er p'licemen."
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11

Example as well as precept was fur
nished to the youthful autograph fend
who wrote to one Of the worlds rich,
est men, asking for an autograph
sentiment" and enclosing a two-cent
stamp for his reply, Over His oppu-
lencys signature came the prompt re-
sponse-On a postcard:
"A penny saved is q penny earned"
-LippincOtt's.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Rioa's Trade Distinction.

The growth in lumber shipments
from Riga, totaling S7,400,O00 cubic
feet in 1910, ranks this port among
the worlds greatest timber exporters.
The greater part of this trade was in
sawed lumber. Britain took over half
Of the amount exported.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11

keeping. / was not
feeling ell and
could hardly drag
myself along. IhAd
such tired feelings
my back sehed, my
sides aehed, I had
bladder trouble aw-
fully bad. and / could
not eat sleep Ihad
headaches, too, and
became Almostaner-
xyoy,v vuranRr NJ doa
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11

Now, my dear young lady," said
the professor. "You are going out into
the world. My advice to you is this:
Be Yourself"
I'D like to, professor" was the un-
expected response, but my dress
maker won't let me-"
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Easv bv Comparison.

Yes, once travelled all over the
country with a troupe Of trained
dogs"
Didn't you find them difficult to
manager"
Il used to think they were hard to
manage, but I've changed my mind
since I've been managing troupe of
operatic stars. Judge.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
Nothing to Il.

I suppose you met your fate while
you were away" exclaimed the ro-
mantle girl.
i got engaged eight or nine times"
responded the. practical damsel, III
that's what you mean"
The Southern herald., 1912-10-11
letting We'll Enouah Alone.

'''d ''0'' H@TIVN5'' 's'V''N'
Yes, | was held up by three thugs
When was in New York recently"
Why didn't you holler for help?"
"Oh, thought | hadn't better"
Were you afraid the police would
not Gomez"
mo, was afraid they would"